SODA ASH SOLUTION (V)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Liquid. Odor : Mild. Emergency overview : WARNING! CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. CORROSIVE TO METALS. Irritating to eyes. Slightly irritating to the skin and respiratory system. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Slightly irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin : Slightly irritating to the skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Not available. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : No specific data. Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Medical conditions aggravated by over- : None known. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .