EDTA

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview DANGER! Causes severe eye burns. Causes burns of the mouth and throat. May cause skin irritation.

Aspiration hazard

Can enter lungs and cause damage. Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Corrosive to aluminium. Evacuate area. Keep upwind of spill.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Irritating to respiratory system. May irritate eyes, nose,mouth and throat. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Skin: Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes: May cause sever irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent imparment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur. Over-exposure signs/symptoms: Repeated exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause irritation of the respiratory system and permanent brain and nervous system damage. Inhalation of vapor/aerosol concentrations above the recommended exposure limits causes headaches, drowsiness and nausea and may lead to unconsciousness or death. There is some evidence that repeated exposure to organic solvent vapors in combination with constant loud noise can cause greater hearing loss than expected from exposure to noise alone. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by overexposure: risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). See toxicological information (Section 11)