MAD FARMER Oxygenator

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NPFA 704 DESIGNATION

Hazard statements

4= Extreme 3= High 2= Moderate 1= Slight 0= Insignificant Emergency Overview: A clear, colorless liquid having a sharp odor. A strong oxidizer. Decompositions will release Oxygen, which will increase the explosive limits and the burning rate of flammable or combustible materials. The vapors, mists and liquid can cause severe irritation or burns to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Ingestion can cause severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract with possible stomach perforation. Ingestion of a large amount may cause convulsions, coma, possible cerebral edema and death. The NIOSH I.D.L.H. for Hydrogen Peroxide is: 75 ppm.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or mists may be severely irritating or corrosive to the nose, mouth throat, mucous membranes and lungs. Symptoms of exposure may include sneezing, coughing, choking, chest pain, shortness of breath and impairment of lung function. Some of these effects may be delayed until several hours after exposure. Eye Contact: Exposure to the vapors, mists or liquid can cause severe eye irritations or burns. Symptoms of exposure may include tearing, redness, swelling, a painful burning sensation and blurred vision. Direct contact with the liquid may cause corneal damage and impairment of vision. Skin Contact: Exposure to the mists or liquid can cause severe skin irritation or burns. Symptoms of exposure may include whitening or bleaching of the skin, swelling and eventually a painful tingling or burning sensation. Prolonged skin exposure may cause destruction of the dermis with impairment of the skin, at site of contact, to regenerate. No published data indicates this product is absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Ingestion can cause severe irritation or burns to the mouth, throat and the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines, characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding, tissue ulceration and possible stomach perforation. Ingestion of a large amount may be fatal. Chronic Hazards: Repeated exposure may cause bleaching of the hair and impairment of lung function. The IARC has classified Hydrogen Peroxide as a Group 3 carcinogen and the ACGIH as an A3 category “confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans”. Any increased risk of cancer is dependent upon the duration of exposure and/or the amount ingested.