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Ingestion: If swallowed, rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Contact a Poison Center or a doctor/physician, or
get medical attention if you feel unwell.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects (Acute and Delayed): When in solution, this material may be corrosive to any
tissue it comes in contact with. Depending on the exposure, it can cause serious burns and extensive tissue
destruction.
Acute Symptoms/Effects: Listed below.
Inhalation (breathing): Respiratory System Effects: may cause irritation and chemical burns to the upper
respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Significant exposures may cause delayed pulmonart edema. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm,
inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema.
Skin: Skin irritation. Exposure to skin may cause slight skin redness, irritation. Prolonged contact and occlusion
may cause more severe symptoms.
Eye: Serious eye damage. May cause eye burns. May cause watering, redness, and irritation to the eye lids,
conjunctiva, and cornea. Severe burns may cause corneal perforation.
Ingestion (Swallowing): Gastrointestinal System Effects: Ingesting this material may cause gastrointestinal (GI)
tract irritation and burns. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastritis.
Other Health Effects: Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth.
Delayed Symptoms Effects:
Respiratory Systems Effects: Repeated inhalation exposure may cause lung irritation, bronchitis, persistent
coughing. Severe eye burns may cause decreased visual acuity, loss of vision or loss of the eye. Repeated
exposure may cause erosion of teeth
Interaction with Other Chemicals Which Enhance Toxicity: None known
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: May aggravate pre-existing conditions such as eye disorders that
decrease tear production or have reduced integrity of the eye; skin disorders that compromise the integrity of
the skin; and respiratory conditions including asthma and other breathing disorders.
Protection of First Aiders: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not ingest. Use personal protective equipment,
refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment recommendations. At minimum, treating personnel
should utilize PPE sufficient to prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission.
Notes to Physician: This solid forms a solution with an acidic pH (1-2), which is corrosive to all contacted tissue.
There is not antidote. Treatment is based upon symptomatic, and supportive care. Consider mucosal destruction,
perforation, scarring, and obstruction.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Hazard: Negligible fire hazard
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Not applicable
Fire Fighting Procedures: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of
material or combustion by products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Wear NIOSH approved positive
pressure self contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure demand mode.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of sodium
Sensitivity to Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None
Lower Flammability Level (air): Not applicable