Totaline Scale Remover w/pH Indicator

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Red liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. DANGER! Causes severe burns to skin, eyes and digestive tract. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.

Potential health effects

EYE CONTACT: Corrosive. Liquid or concentrated vapors can cause eye irritation, severe burns and permanent damage including blindness. SKIN CONTACT: Corrosive. Liquid hydrochloric acid or concentrated vapors can rapidly cause burning of skin. Repeated or prolonged contact with dilute solutions, and concentrated vapors, can cause irritation and dermatitis. INHALATION: Inhalation is a major route of exposure. Hydrogen chloride gas, mist and vapor can cause irritation of respiratory tract, with burning, choking, coughing, headaches and rapid heartbeat. Levels of 10 to 35 ppm can cause irritation of throat and 50-100 ppm is nearly unbearable for 1 hour. Inflammation, destruction of nasal passages and breathing difficulties can occur with higher concentrations and may be delayed in onset. 1000-2000 ppm can be fatal. INGESTION: Can cause severe burns of mouth, esophagus and stomach. Nausea, pain and vomiting frequently occur. Depending upon amount swallowed, holes in the intestinal tract, kidney inflammation, shock and death can occur.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung conditions and chronic nose, sinus or throat conditions. Exposure may aggravate existing skin and/or eye conditions on contact. CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? No IARC Monographs? No OSHA Regulated? No