BIOBAN** BP-10 Preservative

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW *********************************************************************** * Colorless to pale yellow liquid. Astringent odor. Causes * * severe eye burns. Highly toxic to fish and/or other aquatic * * organisms. Toxic fumes may be released in fire situations. * ***********************************************************************

Potential health effects

See Section 11 for toxicological data.) EYE: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness. Effects may be delayed. Mists may cause eye irritation. SKIN: Prolonged exposure may cause moderate skin irritation. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Repeated exposures may cause flaking and softening of skin. For active ingredient bronopol, may rarely cause an allergic skin response. INGESTION: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be low. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration, and burns of the mouth and throat. If aspirated, may cause tissue damage/lung injury. (Continued on page 2 , over) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ INHALATION: At room temperature, vapors are minimal due to physical properties. Mists may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). SYSTEMIC (OTHER TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS: For the active ingredient(s), in animals, effects have been reported on the following organs: stomach, thymus, kidneys, salivary glands. Repeated excessive exposure to propylene glycol may cause central nervous system effects.

Cancer information

Contains component(s) which did not cause cancer in laboratory animals. TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECTS): Birth defects are unlikely. Exposures having no adverse effects on the mother should have no effect on the fetus. For active ingredient bronopol: Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses toxic to the mother. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS For active ingredient bronopol In animal studies, has been shown to interfere with fertility in females.