MSDS

PYROPHORIC: No
ORGANIC PEROXIDE: No
WATER REACTIVE: No
SECTION 8 FIRST AID
EYES: Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 min-
utes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Call a
physician at once.
SKIN: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Wash the contaminated
skin with soap and water. If irritation develops, call a physician.
If clothing comes in contact with the product, the clothing should
be removed immediately and it should be laundered before re-use.
INGESTION: Immediately drink water to dilute. Induce vomiting. Call a
physician at once. DO NOT give anything by mouth if the person
is unconscious or if having convulsions.
INHALATION: If person experiences nausea, headache or dizziness, person
should stop work immediately and move to fresh air until
these symptoms disappear. If breathing is difficult, adminis-
ter oxygen, keep the person warm and at rest. Call a
physician. In the event that an individual inhales enough
vapor to lose consciousness, person should be moved to fresh
air at once and a physician should be called immediately.
If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration should be
given immediately. In all cases, ensure adequate ventilation
and provide respiratory protection before the person returns
to work.
SECTION 9 TOXICOLOGY AND HEALTH INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ABSORPTION
Inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion
WARNING STATEMENTS AND WARNING PROPERTIES
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA
ODOR THRESHOLD: None known or reported
IRRITATION THRESHOLD: None known or reported
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH: No IDLH concentration has
been established for this product.
SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
INHALATION:
ACUTE:
If inhaled, mild irritation may result to the throat, upper
respiratory tract, and lungs. Any irritation would be transient with
no permanent damage expected.
CHRONIC:
If significant amounts of dust are inhaled, more severe irritation may
occur. Absorption of large amounts of sodium bicarbonate has caused
metabolic alkalosis and edema.
EYE:
Contact with the eyes would be expected to cause irritation consisting
of reversible redness, swelling, and mucous discharge to the
conjunctiva. No corneal involvement or visual impairment would be
expected.
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