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Health Effects
Warnings:
Contains phosphate buffers. If in eyes, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. If ingested, drink water. Call a poison control center for advice. If on skin, wash off with water. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Eyes: No more than slightly irritating
Skin: No more than slightly irritating
Inhalation: Inhalation may cause coughing and sneezing
Ingestion: Is not toxic. Swallowing large amounts may cause abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: Dust irritation
Skin Contact: N/A
Skin Absorption: Large amounts may cause alkalosis.
Eye Contact: Dust irritation
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
None known.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
No information provided.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Eyes: Flush eyes for 15 minutes including under lids.
Skin: Immediate first aid is not likely to be required. Wash contaminated
area with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: Immediate first aid is not likely to be required. A physician or Poison
Control Center can be contacted for advice.
