Crystal Drain Opener

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Potential health effects

SHORT TERM/ACUTE EXPOSURE Eyes: Yes Inhalation: Yes Skin: Yes Ingestion: Yes EYES: Will cause severe burns and possibly permanent tissue damage. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. SKIN: Will cause severe burns and possibly permanent tissue damage. May cause deep penetrating ulcers of the skin. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. INHALATION: Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. INGESTION: Will cause burns to the mouth and throat and cause severe abdominal pain. May be fatal. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract May cause systemic effects.

Health hazards

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis, effects may be delayed CARCINOGENICITY NTP NO ARC Monographs: NO

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known