Sulfuric Acid Desiccant

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Ingestion: Moderately toxic. Corrosive to the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Symptoms may include salivation, irritation, throat burns, nausea, abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Inhalation: Highly toxic. May cause respiratory tract irritation, throat burns, constriction of the windpipe, severe pulmonary edema and death. May also cause inflammation of the stomach, bronchitis, and tooth erosion. Exposure may cause symptoms similar to those listed under “Ingestion.” Eye Contact: Extremely irritating and corrosive. Direct contact may cause conjunctivitis, corneal ulceration and permanent injury. Skin Absorption: May destroy the epidermis and penetrate some distance into the skin and subcutaneous tissues and cause necrosis. Ulceration of the skin. Skin Contact: May cause irritation or burns on skin. Prolonged contact may cause severe, deep burns to tissue; very corrosive effects. May cause dermatitis, ulceration. Burns may not become symptomatic for several hours after contact. Effects of Overdose LOCAL Conjunctivitis, corneal necrosis, dermatitis, skin burns, ulceration. RESPIRATORY Irritation of the nose and throat, laryngeal edema, bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema. GASTROINTESTINAL: Dental erosion, shock, anuria, burning in mouth, throat and abdomen; nausea, vomiting of blood and eroded tissue, perforation of gastrointestinal tract, albumin, blood and casts in urine.