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Health Effects
Warnings:
Keep in clean tightly closed dry containers. Store away from incompatible materials.
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS:Hazards IdentificationEmergency Overview: Odorless, white pellets or flakes. Causes eye irritation. Avoid breathing dust, Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Reacts with water to liberate heat.Primary Routes of Entry: Ingestion, Inhalation.Potential Health EffectsInhalation: May cause irritation.Skin contact: May cause irritation.Eye contact: May cause irritation.Ingestion: May cause nausea.Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Respiratory System (asthma and other breathing disorders)
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:None known.
Carcinogenicity:
Does not contain anyingredients listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP and OSHA.
First Aid:
Inhalation: Remove from exposure area to fresh air.Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.Eye contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.Ingestion: Get medical attention.
