Damp Rid Moisture Absorbers

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321: Specific treatment see label. P330: Rinse mouth. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

Storage

P501: Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.

Potential health effects

ACUTE INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation. (Acute and Chronic): INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed.

Potential chronic health

Chronic exposures to calcium chloride that cause irritation may cause a chronic dermatitis or mucosal membrane problem. For the minor component(s) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE In animals, effects have been reported on the following organs after ingestion: Gastrointestinal tract, heart, and kidney. Dose levels producing these effects were many times higher than any dose levels expected from exposure due to use. SODIUM CHLORIDE: Medical experience with sodium chloride has shown a strong association between elevated blood pressure and prolonged dietary overuse. Related effects could occur in the kidneys. Target Organs: Stomach, Upper Respiratory Tract

Principle Routes of Exposure

Ingestion, Inhalation Medical Conditions Generally Any skin condition that disrupts the skin, such as abrasions, cuts, Aggravated By Exposure: psoriasis, fungal infections, etc. Any upper respiratory conditions that compromise mucosa can increase local damage from dust contact. Any eye condition that compromises tear production, conjunctiva, or normal corneal homeostasis.