SL-223 Aluminum Brightener

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment see ... on this label. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to ... OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.

Potential health effects

Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause chronic fluoride poisoning (fluorosis) (Acute and Chronic): characterized by weight loss, weakness, anemia, brittle bones, and stiff joints. May cause digestive tract disturbances. Chronic: Effects may be delayed. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Depletes calcium levels in the body which if left untreated can lead to hypocalcemia and death. May cause systemic effects. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. May cause lung damage. May cause anemia. May cause central nervous system effects such as nausea and headache. Skin Contact: Causes skin burns. Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. May penetrate the skin and cause severe tissue and bone destruction. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Substance is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation. Skin sensitization testing with human volunteers produced negative results. A skin notation is not recommended by ACGIH, based on estimates from physiologically based pharmacokinetic models which indicate that, even in worst-case dermal-exposure scenarios, 2-butoxyethanol is not absorbed in amounts sufficient to cause red blood cell hemolysis in humans. Eye Contact: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause kidney damage. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. Inorganic fluorides can be harmful. Acute exposure to fluorine compounds can lead to digestive tract burns, and abdominal pain. Fluoride can reduce calcium levels leading to fatal hypocalcemia. May cause systemic effects. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Medical Conditions Generally No data available. Aggravated By Exposure: