STARCHLOR (5 - 12.5%)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is light-yellow to green solution with a strong chlorine-like smell. This solution is corrosive to skin. Causes burns to skin, eyes, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. In the event of fire or spill, adequate precautions must be taken. This product will react with acids to release toxic chlorine gas. If involved in a fire, this product may decompose to produce a variety of compounds (i.e. chlorine, sodium oxide, oxygen). Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant route of occupational overexposure are inhalation and HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product SYSTEM are as follows: INHALATION: If mists or sprays of this solution are inhaled, this product HEALTH (BLUE) 2 3 may cause pulmonary irritation, irritation of the mucus membranes, coughing, and a sore throat. Inhalation of this product may cause damage to the tissues of the respiratory system producing potentially fatal lung disorders (chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema). If mixed with (RED) 0 FLAMMABILITY acids, hypochlorite solutions release large amounts of chlorine gas. This gas can cause severe irritation of the nose and throat. Exposure to high levels of chlorine gas may result in severe lung damage. REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 1 CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Severe irritation and/or burns can occur following eye exposure. Contact may cause impairment of vision and corneal damage possibly blindness. Sodium hypochlorite mist and solutions can cause skin irritation. In severe cases, chemical burns may PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT D result. This product is a skin sensitizer; prolonged or repeated over- exposures can result in allergic contact dermatitis. EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to any component of this product. SEE SECTION 8 INGESTION: Though ingestion is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to this product. If ingestion does occur, hypochlorite For routine industrial applications solutions release hypochlorous acid on contact with gastric juices, and ingestion causes irritation and corrosion of mucous membranes, pain, vomiting, and edema of the pharynx and larynx; reduced blood pressure, delirium and coma may occur. Ingestion of large quantities may be fatal. INJECTION: Though injection is not anticipated to be a significant route of over-exposure to this product, if it occurs, local reddening, tissue swelling, and discomfort may result.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms ACUTE: This solution is corrosive, and can burn and damage eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and any other exposed tissue. If inhaled, irritation of the respiratory system may occur, with coughing, and breathing difficulty. Though unlikely to occur during occupational use, ingestion or inhalation of large quantities may be fatal. CHRONIC: Repeated skin contact with this product may result in dermatitis (inflammation and reddening of the skin). Sodium Hypochlorite, a component of this product, is a skin sensitizer; prolonged or repeated over-exposures can result in allergic contact dermatitis. What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?