BAKER PRS-2000 Positive Resist Stripper, Patented

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview -------------------------- WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS KIDNEYS. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life) Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 3 - Severe Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Storage

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Potential health effects

Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor or mist may cause kidney damage. Higher exposure may affect the blood and central nervous system. Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms may parallel those from inhalation. May affect the liver and lung. Ingestion may cause kidney damage, nervous system and respiratory depression. Skin Contact: Mild irritant, may cause some discomfort if in contact with the skin for several hours. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Irritation may be severe. May possibly cause corneal clouding. Chronic Exposure: For thiophene, tetrahydro-,1,1-dioxide: Repeated or prolonged aerosol exposures in test animals produced blood changes, lung damage, tremors and convulsions. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.