NALCO 7384

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

**EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** DANGER Corrosive. May cause tissue damage. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. 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. Use a mild soap if available. Wear a face shield. Wear chemical resistant apron, chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves and boots. Not flammable or combustible. May evolve HCl under fire conditions. May evolve toxic gases or fumes under fire conditions. Contact with reactive metals (e.g. aluminum) may result in the generation of flammable hydrogen gas.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Skin

Health hazards

ACUTE EYE CONTACT Corrosive. Will cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage. SKIN CONTACT Corrosive; causes permanent skin damage. INGESTION Corrosive; causes chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. Harmful if swallowed. INHALATION Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form vapors, mists or fumes which may be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS A review of available data does not identify any worsening of existing conditions. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC CHRONIC No adverse effects expected other than those mentioned above.