water

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear respiratory protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breath vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest ina position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician . If experiencing res- piratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical! attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Product Name: WTC-2815 Page Number 1

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, region- al, national, and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. DANGER! Keep out of reach of children. Corrosive. CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE. Causes skin burns. Harmful if inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic skin reactions in some individuals. Causes asthmatic signs and symptoms in hyper-reactive individuals.

Aspiration hazard

Can enter lungs and cause dam- age. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous systems effects; can cause death if too much is breathed. EFFECTS FROM ACUTE EXPOSURE Eye Exposure: May cause severe irritation with corneal injury which may result in permanent impair- ment of vision, even blindness. Chemical burns may occur. Vapor may cause eye irritation experienced as mild discomfort and redness. Skin Exposure: Brief contact may cause skin irritation with local redness. Prolonged contact may cause severe skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, severe local redness, swelling, and tissue damage. May stain skin. May cause itching. Skin Absorption: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Skin Sensitization: Skin contact may cause an allergic skin reaction in a small proportion of individu- als. Has cause allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs. Has cause allergic skin reactions when tested in mice. Inhalation of vapors may result in skin sensitization. In sensitized individuals, reexpo- sure to very small amounts of vapor, mist, or liquid may cause a severe allergic skin reaction. Inhalation: Vapor may cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Vapor from heated material may cause serious adverse effects, even death. Case reports and medical surveys link asthma and respiratory irritation to glutaraldehyde exposure, primarily in medical personnel. Asth- ma-like symptoms may occur in people prone to respiratory disorders or other allergies. Asthma-like symptoms may include coughing, difficult breathing and a feeling of tightness in the chest. Occasionally, breathing difficulties may be life threatening. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Oral toxicity of glutaraldehyde increases with dilution. Drinking water following ingestion of concentrated glutaraldehyde solutions can enhance the toxicity of glutaralde- hyde. Swallowing may result in irritation or burns of the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract. Swal- lowing may result in gastrointestinal irritation or ulceration. Excessive exposure may cause headache, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness and other central nervous system effects, including death. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during legislation or vomiting, causing tissue damage or lung injury. EFFECTS FROM CHRONIC EXPOSURE In a NTP chronic 2-year inhalation study on glutaraldehyde, no carcinogenicity was seen in rats or in mice. An increase in large granular lymphocytes in Fischer rats dosed with glutaraldehyde for two years was random or a secondary carcinogenic effect due to a modifying influence on the occurrence of this common neoplasm in this rat strain. EFFECTS OF REPEATED EXPOSURE Repeated skin contact may result in absorption of amounts which could cause death. May cause nausea and vomiting. Product Name: WTC-2815 Page Number