Blue Devil Test Kit: B7773

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WATER-BASED, NON-ACID SOLUTIONS: The following sections describe the hazards associated with the following kit components: Solution # 2 Phenol Red pH Test; Solution # 4 Chlorine Neutralizer; Solution #5 Total Alkalinity Test; Solution # 6 Base Demand Test; Hardness Test Solution B; Cyanuric Acid Test Solution. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: The product can mildly irritate contaminated tissue. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Clear, odorless solution. The colors of the specific solutions are as follows: red (Solution # 2 Phenol Red pH Test); colorless (Solution # 4 Chlorine Neutralizer, Solution # 6 Base Demand Test); blue (Solution #5 Total Alkalinity Test);

Health hazards

No significant health hazards are anticipated under typical circumstances of use or release This solution is corrosive. It can cause eye and skin burns; if vapors or mists are inhaled, it may cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. If ingested, this product may cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. FIRE HAZARDS: No known fire hazard. PHYSICALHAZARDS: Negligible under typical circumstances of use/emergency response situations. No significant health hazards are anticipated under typical circumstances of use or release response; contact with skin may cause mild irritation upon prolonged duration of contact. Contact with eyes can cause irritation and temporary redness. FIRE HAZARDS: No known fire hazard. PHYSICALHAZARDS: Negligible under typical circumstances of use/ emergency response situations. 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.

Response

contact with skin may cause mild irritation upon prolonged duration of contact. Contact with eyes can cause irritation and temporary redness. FIRE HAZARDS: No known fire hazard. PHYSICALHAZARDS: Negligible under typical circumstances of use or under anticipated emergency response situations.

Environmental hazards

No significant hazards to animal, plant or aquatic life (continued) WATER-BASED, NON-ACID SOLUTIONS (Continued): The following sections describe the hazards associated with the following kit components: Solution # 2 Phenol Red pH Test; Solution # 4 Chlorine Neutralizer; Solution #5 Total Alkalinity Test; Solution # 6 Base Demand Test; Hardness Test Solution B; Cyanuric Acid Test Solution. GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM REVIEW: This solution can cause harm to aquatic life as it can substantially lower the pH of contaminated bodies of water, especially if large volumes are released into the environment. This product is acidic; it has the potential to severely irritate, burn, or kill contaminated lifeforms. GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM REVIEW: No significant hazards to animal, plant or aquatic life GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM REVIEW: 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; Acute Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 1; Acute toxicity/Oral – Category 4 Acute Toxicity Category 5 Eye Irritant Category 2B – Irritant; Skin Irritant Catego4y 3; Acute Toxicity Category 4.

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable. . Not applicable . See symbol at right. Signal Word: WARNING!

Signal word

WARNING! DANGER!

Hazard statements

Causes eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage . May be harmful if swallowed Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. Causes mild skin irritation.

Precautionary statements

IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN: Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable enough for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. OTHER HAZARDS (DPD #3 Test Tablets Only): Chronic ingestion of iodides (such as Potassium Iodide, a component of this product) may produce "iodism," which may be manifested by skin rash, running nose, headache and irritation of mucous membranes. Weakness, anemia, loss of weight, and general depression may also occur. Chronic ingestion of iodides during pregnancy has resulted in fetal death, severe goiter, and cretinoid appearance of the newborn. Potassium iodide, the main component of this product, may cause sensitization by inhalation. and by skin contact. SOLVENT-BASED SOLUTIONS: The following sections describe the hazards associated with the following kit components: Hardness Test Solution A. 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. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. 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.

Other hazards

Cyanuric Acid Test Solution Only) This product contains a small amount of Mercuric Acetate. Exposure to mercury compounds may be harmful to unborn fetuses. WATER-BASED, ACID SOLUTIONS: The following sections describe the hazards associated with the following kit components: Solution #3 Acid Demand & Total Alkalinity Test. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is an acid that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage; vapors and mists of this product can cause irritation and damage the tissues of the respiratory system. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Clear, colorless, odorless solution.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Wash thoroughly after handling Do not breathe vapors or mists. Do not east, smoke, or drink when using this product.

Storage

Store locked up

2.3 Other hazards

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (continued) TABLETS The following sections describe the hazards associated with the following kit components DPD #1 Test Tablets; DPD #3 Test Tablets. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product can mildly irritate contaminated tissue. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White tablet. 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.

Physical hazards

Negligible under typical circumstances of use/anticipated emergency response situations