General Information
Revision date
2013-09-18
Product name
FruitGard Component A (WIPEOUT)
Product Synonyms
Sodium Chlorite
Chemical name
Dry Impregnate Precursors (Sodium Chlorite)
CAS No.
7758-19-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Gas Release Broad Spectrum Application
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ICA TriNova, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@sgenvironment.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Granular white or off-white powder crystalline structure Properties: Oxidizer, solubility in water 1% to 10% at 25o C Odor: Slight chlorine odor
Potential health effects
INGESTION: DANGER harmful if swallowed. May cause all of the following symptoms nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or ulceration. Ingestion of large amounts may cause anemia and/or cardiovascular distress. INHALATION: Respiratory and/or gastro-intestinal irritant, inhalation may cause irritation of the mucous membranes and respiratory system characterized by coughing, burning, and sneezing. Extreme overexposure may result in lung damage. EYE: Irritant, direct contact may cause severe irritation characterized by itching, redness and tearing. Extreme overexposure may result in eye damage due to burns or abrasion. SKIN: Irritant, direct contact may cause irritation characterized by itching, redness and/or edema. Extreme overexposure may result in tissue damage due to burns or abrasion. ICA Customer Service 770.683.9181, 10-4 M-F Rev 18 September 2013 1 of 6 Other Chemical Interactions Which Enhance Toxicity: No known or reported interactions. Existing Medical Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: Eye irritation may result from prolonged exposure to low levels of dust. Prolonged dust inhalation may result in varying degrees of lung damage and/or mucous membrane irritation. Prolonged exposure of the skin may result in localized dermatitis, inflammation, and/or irritation. Prolonged exposure may aggravate allergies, pulmonary disorders and blood cell diseases.
Other Health Effects
Premature or accidental product activation, mishandling and/or improper storage of the package or the contact of package components with acids and/or reducing agents may result in the release of Chlorine Dioxide gas. Direct contact with or inhalation of Chlorine Dioxide gas may result in skin and/or eye irritation and/or inflammation of the respiratory system and/or mucous membranes. Extended inhalation of Chlorine Dioxide gas in high concentrations may lead to coughing, bronchitis, pulmonary edema and oxidative burns. 4).
