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| Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| 50E Hamilton Street |
| Chalfont |
| PA |
| 18914 |
| 215-822-8181 |
| 215-822-1906 |
| 800-847-0659 |
| 2011-04-27 |
| Products by this manufacturer |
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| The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (What is an MSDS?)
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Health Effects
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| From MSDS:ROUTES OF ENTRY Inhalation: Yes; Skin: Yes; Ingestion: Yes HEALTH HAZARDS Acute Inhalation: Irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute Skin Contact: Large amounts can cause irritation and if applied to damaged skin, absorption can occur with effects similar to those via ingestion. Acute Eye Contact: Irritation with burning and tearing (salt concentrations greater than the normal saline present.Acute Ingestion: Intake of large amounts has generally occurred for deliberate reasons: suicide, absorption, and to induce vomiting. The following effects were observed; nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, restlessness, irritability, dehydration, water retention, nose bleed, gastrointestinal tract damage, fever, sweating, sunken eyes, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, dry mouth and nose, shock, cerebral (fluid on brain) or pulmonary edema (fluid in lungs), blood cell shrinkage, and brain damage (due to dehydration of brain cells). Death is generally due to cardiovascular collapse or CNS damage. Less than a few grams would not be harmful. For larger quantities, drink large amounts of water or milk. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: In some cases of confirmed hypertension, ingestion may result in elevated blood pressure. |
| From MSDS:No applicable information found for chronic systemic effects. Chronic Skin Contact: No applicable information found for chronic systemic effects. Chronic Eye Contact: No applicable information found for chronic systemic effects. Chronic Ingestion: No applicable information found for chronic systemic effects. |
| Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC and OSHA. |
| Eyes: flush with water immediately, lifting eyelids occasionally. Skin: Remove clothing from affected area. Wash skin thoroughly. Rinse carefully. Inhalation: If person breathes large quantities, remove to fresh air at once. If breathing stops, apply artificial respiration immediately. Ingestion: Less than a few grams would not be harmful. For larger quantities, drink large amounts of water or milk. |
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0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
| 2007-12-12 |
| 2001-08-07 |
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| Avoid high humidity. Keep container closed during these conditions. Wash with soap and water after handling. |
| Dispose of as ordinary trash. |
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