Swine-O-Dyne

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 4 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Danger Warning

Hazard statements

May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment see section 3 on this label. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container as per local regulations.

Potential health effects

Chronic exposure can lead to iodism characterized by headache, excess salivation, nasal (Acute and Chronic): discharge, conjunctivitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis, enlarged submaxillary glands, and skin rashes. Some references (e.g. Dreisbach's Handbook) say that iodine and iodine compounds are potent sensitizers and that repeated contact may cause sensitivity dermatitis, laryngeal edema, serum sickness with lymph node enlargement, and joint pain and swelling. Iodine in very small quantities is critical for proper function of the thyroid. If deficient, can cause goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Chronic ingestion of iodides during pregnancy has resulted in fetal death, severe goiter, and cretinoid appearance of the newborn. Chronic exposure can affect thyroid function. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: Causes skin burns. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause severe irritation and possible burns. Eye Contact: Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to the digestive tract. Iodine is an easily oxidizable substance.