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Health Effects
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
Corrosive! Dangerous by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption.
Eye: Causes severe burns. Permanent blindness may occur.
Skin: Causes severe burns if the exposed area is not washed immediately.
Inhalation: If inhaled, may cause nose and throat irritation.
Ingestion: Swallowing this material causes severe burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. Can cause death.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
MSDS provides no information about chronic health effects resulting from prolonged or frequent use of this product.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Not provided.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Eye contact: Immediately flush with copious quantities of water for a minimum of 30 minutes holding lids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin contact: Remove the contaminated clothes and flush with plenty of water for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove patient to fresh air. If symptoms persists, obtain
medical attention.
Ingestion: Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. Obtain
medical attention immediately.
