Biosol

Appearance/Odor

Clear, colorless, odorless solution. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - IMMEDIATE HAZARD DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. (The health effects of exposure to diluted forms of this chemical are not well documented. They are expected to be less severe than those for concentrated forms which are referenced in the descriptions below.) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - CHRONIC HAZARD WARNING DEVELOPMENT OF A DEFATTING DERMATITIS ON PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS CHEMICAL HAS BEEN REPORTED. CONTINUED IRRITATION MAY LEAD TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Respiratory tract irritatant, may cause serious burns on acute contact. Severe injury is usually avoided by the self-limiting coughing and sneezing symptoms. Ingestion Toxic! Corrosive to mucous membranes and may cause perforation of the esophagus and stomach. Skin Irritant, possibly corrosive if contact is prolonged. Eyes Irritant, possibly corrosive to eye tissues. Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Inhalation Pain, coughing, wheezing, sneezing. Ingestion Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and general gastro-intestinal upset. Skin Soreness, redness, destruction of skin. Eyes Tearing, redness, pain and impaired vision. Carcinogenicity Not listed as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP or IARC. Mutagenicity No information found. Reproductive Toxicitiy No information found.

Teratogenic Effects

No information found. Routes of Entry No information found. Target Organ Statement Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.