DPD Indicator Salt

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Product definition

This product is a white powder (solid) with no odor

Health hazards

Harmful if ingested. May cause irritation to skin and eyes upon contact. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation FLAMMABILITY: This product is Non-Flammable.

Environmental effects

The Environmental effects of this product have not been investigated, however this product contains ingredients that may cause adverse effects to aquatic life. US DOT SYMBOL(S) CANADA (WHMIS) SYMBOL(S)

Hazard pictograms

Non-Regulated

Hazardous Ingredients

N,N-Diethyl-p-phenylenediamine Sulfate

Classification according to GHS

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Irritant Category 2

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection Do not breath dust Use only in a well ventilated area Wash hands thoroughly after handling HEALTH HAZARDS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: ACUTE: INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation. EYE CONTACT: Direct eye contact can cause irritation with redness and tearing. SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation. INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. May affect behavior/central nervous system (tremor, convulsions, rigidity, excitement, ataxia, muscle contraction or spasticity), Blood (methemoglobinemia due to a deficiency of oxygen in the blood). CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the blood (changes in white blood cell count, pigmented or nucleated red blood cells), liver (hepatitis), urinary system/kidneys (acute renal failure, acute tubularnecrosis). TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Eye, Skin, Respiratory system CHRONIC: Target organs