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Health Effects
Warnings:
From Label: We would like to remind our customers especially pregnant women, and those with a suppressed immune system, that cat feces can sometimes transmit a disease called Toxoplasmosis. Therefore always wash your hands after handling each cat litter. For further information consult a physician.
Do not flush this cat litter down the toilet.
Unused cat litter poses no Toxoplasmosis threat.
Do not use this product as a traction aid as it becomes slippery when wet.
From MSDS: Dust may irritate eyes. Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat.
Prolonged contact of dust with skin may cause irritation due to drying effect.
Cat feces can sometimes transmit a disease called toxoplasmosis.
Pregnant women and immunosuppressed persons are most susceptible.
Always remember to wash hands thoroughly after handling used cat litter.
Unused cat litter poses no toxoplasmosis threat.
Used cat litter is not recommended for use in the garden.
No medical conditions are known to be aggravated by exposure to this
product.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
Dust may irritate eyes. Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat.
Prolonged contact of dust with skin may cause irritation due to drying effect.
Cat feces can sometimes transmit a disease called toxoplasmosis.
Pregnant women and immunosuppressed persons are most susceptible.
Always remember to wash hands thoroughly after handling used cat litter.
Unused cat litter poses no toxoplasmosis threat.
No medical conditions are known to be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
No information given.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
None of the materials in this product are on the IARC, NTP or OSHA carcinogen lists.
First Aid:
From MSDS
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing problems develop, call a physician.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If irritation
persists, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with water.
INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. Call a physician or poison control center.