(AMMONIUM) ACETATE BUFFER SOLUTIONS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Danger! Corrosive liquid. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes severe burns to all areas of contact. Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause lung and tooth damage. Immediately wash areas of contact with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If ingested, give large quantity of water. Do not induce vomiting. Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, teeth. Eye Contact: Eye contact may cause severe eye damage followed by loss of sight. Vapor exposure may cause watering and irritation to eyes. Inhalation: Inhalation of concentrated vapors may cause serious damage to the lining of the nose, throat and lungs. Skin Contact: May cause serious damage to the skin. Effects may include redness, pain, skin burns. Ingestion: Swallowing can cause severe injury leading to death. Symptoms include sore throat, vomiting and death. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: Repeated exposures may cause erosion of exposed front teeth, darkening of skin and chronic inflammation of the nose, throat and bronchial tubes. IARC - No. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Acetic Acid. Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ammonium Acetate. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Acetic Acid.