NALCO EC1606A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** DANGER Combustible. Corrosive. May cause tissue damage. Vapors may have a strong offensive odor which may cause sensory response including headache, nausea and vomiting. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear a face shield. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Combustible Liquid; may form combustible mixtures at or above the flash point. Empty product containers may contain product residue. Do not pressurize, cut, heat, weld, or expose containers to flame or other sources of ignition. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) under fire conditions. May evolve ammonia under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Skin, Inhalation

Health hazards

ACUTE EYE CONTACT : Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage. Exposure to low vapor concentrations can result in foggy or blurred vision, objects appearing bluish and appearance of a halo around lights. These symptoms are temporary. SKIN CONTACT : Corrosive; causes permanent skin damage. Harmful in contact with skin. INGESTION : Not a likely route of exposure. Corrosive; causes chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea and vomiting. Can cause central nervous system depression. INHALATION : Irritating, in high concentrations, to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Harmful by inhalation. Vapors may have a strong offensive odor which may cause sensory response including headache, nausea and vomiting. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE : Acute : A review of available data does not identify any symptoms from exposure not previously mentioned. Chronic : Frequent or prolonged contact with product may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS : A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800)463-3216 (24 Hours) CHRONIC Certain amines in contact with nitrous acid, organic or inorganic nitrites or atmospheres with high nitrous oxide concentrations may produce N-nitrosamines, many of which are cancer-causing agents to laboratory animals.