Clear Lax - Polyethylene Glycol 3350

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. Appearance Crystalline. Emergency overview WARNING! May be harmful if swallowed in amounts greater than indicated. Consumers: Refer to the package for consumer-specific information about the directional use and effects of this product. Only information about the ingredients that are expected to contribute to the potential health effects of the product are included. Polyethylene glycol is an osmotic laxative. This is for the short-term relief of constipation and irregular bowel movements. This product's dust or powder may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Adverse effects are rare for short-term usage. With long term use or overdosage of osmotic laxatives, dehydration and electrolyte disturbances may occur. These disturbances may produce vomiting and muscle weakness. Laxative abuse may cause constipation, edema, bleeding and impaired bowel function.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Target organs Ingestion. Product dust or powder may cause mechanical eye irritation. Dust and/or powder may cause mechanical skin irritation. Product dust or powder may cause mechanical respiratory tract irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Gastrointestinal tract.

Potential chronic health

Long-term usage may cause possible hypersensitization in susceptible individuals. Chronic use of laxatives can cause intestinal paralysis, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis and renal failure.

Environmental effects

The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.