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Acids. Bases. Oxidizing agent.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or
supplied information. In case of rupture:.
Inhalation
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Corrosive by inhalation. (based on components). Inhalation of corrosive
fumes/gases may cause coughing, choking, headache, dizziness, and
weakness for several hours. Pulmonary edema may occur with
tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, bluish skin, decreased blood
pressure, and increased heart rate. Inhaled corrosive substances can
lead to a toxic edema of the lungs. Pulmonary edema can be fatal. May
cause irritation of respiratory tract. Harmful by inhalation.
Eye Contact
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes
burns. (based on components). Corrosive to the eyes and may cause
severe damage including blindness. Causes serious eye damage. May
cause irreversible damage to eyes.
Skin Contact
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.
Corrosive. (based on components). Causes burns.
Ingestion
Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available. Causes
burns. (based on components). Ingestion causes burns of the upper
digestive and respiratory tracts. May cause severe burning pain in the
mouth and stomach with vomiting and diarrhea of dark blood. Blood
pressure may decrease. Brownish or yellowish stains may be seen
around the mouth. Swelling of the throat may cause shortness of breath
and choking. May cause lung damage if swallowed. May be fatal if
swallowed and enters airways. Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous
membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Component Information
Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
= 214 mg/kg (Rat)
-
-
Manganese dioxide
1313-13-9
= 9000 mg/kg (Rat) - -
Iron
7439-89-6
= 984 mg/kg ( Rat )
- -
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms Erythema (skin redness). Burning. May cause blindness. Coughing and/ or
wheezing.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a
carcinogen.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans
Reproductive Toxicity
No information available.
STOT - single exposure
No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.