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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview: Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes permanent eye damage. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Eyes? Yes Ingestion? Yes

Potential health effects

Acute and Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal Chronic): damage. Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Effects may be delayed. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation Breathing airborne dusts or mists Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. LD 50 / LC 50: Refer to Section 11. Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure: Burns and irritation.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No data available. OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.