Bio-Max

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory system on contact. Ingestion may irritate gastrointestinal tract. Large doses may cause violent colic and diarrhea. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. REDUCING AGENT: Stable under normal conditions. Contact with strong oxidizers can cause vigorous exothermic reactions. Contact with acids release sulfur dioxide gas. Non-flammable, but will decompose to dioxide gas in a fire. Use self-contained breathing apparatus when sulfur dioxide gas is present. Do not add this product to any dispensing device containing remains of any other product. Do not allow this product to come in contact with chlorination tablets, granules or pellets.

Potential Acute Health Effects

INHALATION Inhalation of dust may irritate respiratory tract. INGESTION Ingestion may irritate gastrointestinal tract. May cause server allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Large doses may cause violent colic and diarrhea, circulatory disturbances, central nervous system depression and even death. SKIN Dust may cause skin irritation from prolonged contact. Solutions will irritate skin. EYES Dust may irritate or burn eyes. Solutions will irritate or burn eyes. OVER EXPOSURE SIGNS/SYMPTOMS INHALATION Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation INGESTION Adverse symptoms may include the following: gastrointestinal tract irritation toxic in large dose SKIN Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation EYES Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this SDS as being at risk may be aggravated by overexposure to this product. BY OVEREXPOSURE III. CONSUMPTION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS SODIUM SULFITE 92% INERT INGREDIENTS 8% THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS PRESENT, WITHIN THE CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUPPLIER AND IN THE CONCENTRATIONS APPLICABLE THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HENCE REQUIRE REPORTING IN THIS SECTION. IV.