GLUTARALDEHYDE 25%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful to flora, fauna, soil organisms and aquatic organisms., Toxic if swallowed. May be toxic by inhalation or skin contact. , The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes, May cause sensitization by skin contact Category of Danger: Corrosive , Toxic , Dangerous for the environment , Skin Sensitizer , Lachrymator

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach Skin contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin burns May cause allergic skin reaction Eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes Vapors extremely irritating to eyes an respiratory tract ANSI Classification Sensitizer - skin, Irritant - eye, severe

Hazard statements

MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION Toxic if swallowed CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then place in suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Statement of First Aid In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact, flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician for irritation or any other symptom.

Precautionary statements

ANSI Label Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.