Urea, Solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Hazardous decomposition products may be formed under fire conditions. Avoid contamination with sodium or calcium hypochlorite. See Section 10 for more information on Chemical Incompatibilities. If spilled into a waterway, this product can be toxic to aquatic life and may contribute to eutrophication. HMIS H 1; F 0; R 0; PPE ++ Sec.8 3. HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS PRIMARY ENTRY ROUTES: Inhalation (breathing), ingestion (swallowing), eye contact, skin contact. TARGET ORGANS: No Target Organ data was found for these products. ACUTE EFFECTS INHALATION: Inhalation of airborne dust may cause irritation of the respiratory. EYE: Eye contact with material or dust may cause irritation. SKIN: Mild skin irritation can occur on exposure to material or dust. INGESTION: Ingestion may cause irritation of the gastro-intestinal tract, resulting in cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ingestion may also cause mild central nervous system depression such as drowsiness, slow reflexes, and slurred speech. CARCINOGENICTIY: IARC, NTPand OSHA do not list this product as a carcinogen. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY LONG-TERM EXPOSURE: Existing respiratory disorders such as asthma and skin disorders may be aggravated by long-term exposure. CHRONIC EFFECTS No chronic effects are expected.