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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: A clear, pale to light pink, acidic liquid having a sharp, pungent sulfur dioxide odor. The liquid and mists can be corrosive to all tissues contacted. Inhalation of mists or vapors may cause permanent lung damage. This solution will release additional sulfur dioxide gas when it comes in contact with acids or acidic sanitizers and cleaners. The NIOSH I.D.L.H for sulfur dioxide is: 100 ppm.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Inhalation of the vapors or mists may cause severe irritation or burns to the nose, mouth, throat, mucous membranes and lungs. Symptoms of exposure may include sneezing, coughing, choking, shortness of breath, chest pain and impairment of lung function. Inhalation of high mist or vapor concentrations may result in permanent lung damage. Eye Contact: Exposure to the mists or liquid can cause severe eye irritation or burns. Symptoms of exposure may include tearing, redness, swelling and pain. Corneal damage and visual impairment may result, unless promptly treated. Exposure to the vapors may cause severe eye irritation. Skin Contact: Exposure to the mists or liquid may cause severe skin irritation and/or burns. Symptoms of exposure may include redness, swelling, a stinging sensation and/or pain. No published reports indicate this product is absorbed through the intact skin. Ingestion: Ingestion can cause severe irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines, characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding and possible tissue ulceration. Ingestion of a large amount can additionally cause violent colic, diarrhea, central nervous system effects such as depression and death in sulfite sensitive individuals. Chronic Exposure: The chronic exposure effects for this product are expected to be the same as for acute exposure. However, some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals can suffer a severe or deadly allergic reaction to any source of sulfites. Possible symptoms of an allergic reaction may include bronchoconstriction, sweating, flushing, hives, rapid heart rate, decreased blood pressure and anaphylaxis.