Chlorine Dioxide in tablets

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Color : White. Physical state Solid. [Tablet.] Odor : Odourless to slight chlorine odour.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from combustible material. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. May be harmful if swallowed. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Harmful in contact with skin. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects : Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, eyes. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk aggravated by over- may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)