IDENTIFICATION:

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:

Acute – Swallowed (Short term exposure):
Skin contact: Causes irritation seen as redness and itching.  Eye contact: Cause irritation seen as tearing and redness. Inhalation: Causes respiratory irritation seen as coughing and sneezing. May cause an allergic respiratory reaction causing flushing.  Hives, hypotension (low blood pressure), asthma-like symptoms and in severe cases, respiratory arrest in individuals who are sulfite-sensitive, athsma-tics may be affected by sulfites more than the general population. Ingestion: Causes irritation with possible nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.  May cause an allergic reaction similar to those effects described for inhalation. The reaction may be fatal.

Chronic (Long term exposure) :
May cause respiratory sensitization to sulfite-sensitive individuals. Target organs:  Blood-forming organs, circulatory system.  Medical conditions aggravated by exposure are pre-existing respiratory such as asthma and emphysema. n.

First Aid
Inhalation:
Remove from the area to fresh air.  Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.
 
Eye:
Immediately rinse the eyes with water. Remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes.  Hold the eyelids apart to ensure. Rinsing of the entire surface of the eyes and lids with water.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
 
Skin:
Wash affected area with large amounts of soap and water for 15 minutes.  Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.  Get medical attention if irritation persists.  Wash clothing and clean shoes before reuse.

Ingestion:

Give 3 to 4 glasses of water, but do not induce vomiting.  If vomiting occurs, give fluids again.  Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs.

Notes to Physician: 
It’s no specific antidote.  Treat the patient symptomatically.

Swallowed:

Do not induce vomiting.  Give large quantities of water.  Seek medical help.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES: