Captain* Liquid Copper Algaecide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Liquid. Odor : Ammoniacal. [Slight] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Corrosive to the respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a

Health hazards

Serious effects may be delayed following exposure Ingestion May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Harmful if swallowed. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects : Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low levels. 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 : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Medical conditions Pre-existing skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in aggravated by over- this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .