Industrial Green

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification ***************************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Green Physical State: Liquid

Appearance/Odor

Clear Pleasant

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES, SKIN AND DIGESTIVE TRACT . MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

Physical hazards

MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS

Precautionary statements

Keep only in original container. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin; Category 2 Severe eye damage/irritation; Category 2B Acute Toxicity(oral); Category 4 *****************************************************************************************************************************************

Potential health effects

1 of 8 Inhalation: Inhalation of mists may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing and shortness of breath. Upon contact with moist mucous membranes, sodium metasilicate is highly alkaline and may cause corrosive damage. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with coughing, choking, pain and possibly burns of the mucous membranes. In some cases, pulmonary edema and/or pneumonia may develop, either immediately or more often within 72 hours. The symptoms may include tightness in the chest, dyspnea, frothy sputum, cyanosis, and dizziness. Physical findings may include moist rales, low blood pressure and high pulse pressure. Skin contact: Direct contact with wet material or by moist skin may cause severe irritation, pain, and possibly burns. Eye contact: Dust or mist may cause severe irritation, pain and corneal burns (possibly leading to blindness). The full extent of the injury may not be immediately apparent. Ingestion: May cause immediate pain and severe burns of the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract with vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Edema of the epiglottis and shock may occur. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICALINFORMATION