Hardness Buffer Reagent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Poison

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state liquid Odor pungent Ammonia

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not taste or swallow. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell, Rinse mouth, IF SWALLOWED, Do NOT induce vomiting

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 with long lasting effects