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Health Effects
Warnings:
For aquarium use only. ACT is not a medication and should not be used as a substitute for medication. Keep out of reach of children.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of Entry
Inhalation: No
Ingestion: Yes
Considered Non-Hazardous
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Large quantity of product ingested may cause internal irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
None presently known.
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
See Acute Health Hazards
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If irritation occurs, get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash affected areas promptly with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. If irritation occurs, get medical attention.
Inhalation: Not applicable.
Ingestion: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Rinse mouth. Drink one pint of milk. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Get medical attention.
