INSTITUTIONAL LAUNDRY

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. May be harmful if swallowed. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. NOTE: MSDS data pertains to the product as delivered in the original shipping container(s). Risk of adverse effects are lessened by following all prescribed safety precautions, including the use of proper personal protective equipment. Acute Effects Routes of Entry Eye contact Dermal contact. Inhalation. Eyes Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the eyes. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Corrosive to eyes. Skin Skin contact may produce burns. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, or reddening. Inhalation Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro- intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over- exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged contact with eye tissue may cause severe and permanent eye injury (blindness). Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degrees of respiratory irritation or lung damage. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis.

Additional information

See Toxicological Information (Section 11)