ABASOL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This chemical is a product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets, and for workplace labels of non-EPA registered chemicals. Please see Section 15 for additional EPA information. Appearance Straw-amber liquid Physical State Liquid Odor None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity-Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity-Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Acute toxicity-Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Fatal if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear respiratory protection Wear eye/face protection

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life