Blue Devil Hardness Test Solution A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product can mildly irritate contaminated tissue; may cause moderate irritation upon prolonged exposure. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Dark purple, oily liquid with no distinct odor.

Health hazards

No significant health hazards are anticipated under typical circumstances of use or release

Response

contact with skin may cause mild to moderate irritation, depending on the duration of contact. Contact with eyes can cause irritation and temporary redness. Inhalation of this product can cause central nervous system effects; ingestion may result in kidney damage as well as central nervous system effects. FIRE HAZARDS: No known fire hazard.

Physical hazards

Negligible under typical circumstances of use/anticipated emergency response situations

Environmental hazards

No significant hazards to animal, plant or aquatic life GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM REVIEW:

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye Irritant Category 2B – Irritant; Skin Irritant Category 3; Acute Toxicity Category 4.

Hazard pictograms

See symbol at right

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation.

Precautionary statements

Wash skin and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: If skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

2.3 Other hazards

The lethal dose in adult humans for ethylene glycol (the main component of this product) is about 100 ml. swallowing this product may cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Excessive exposure via ingestion may cause central nervous effects, cardiopulmonary effects, and kidney damage. If ethylene glycol is heated or misted in work areas that are poorly ventilated, respiratory irritation and symptoms such as headache and nausea may occur. Repeated excessive exposure to ethylene glycol may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. In humans, effects have been reported on the central nervous system, including nystagmus (involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball). Skin allergies can develop to Ethylene Glycol upon repeated dermal exposures.