Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

QUELL ACID COMPONENT OF SODA ACID CHARGE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

A component of the chemistry in soda acid fire extinguishers.

SYNONYMS

"Fire extinguishant", "fire extinguisher charge"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Causes severe burns.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  The material can produce severe chemical burns within the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract following ingestion.  Harmful if swallowed.  HIGHLY CORROSIVE.  

EYE

  The material can produce severe chemical burns to the eye following direct contact. Vapors or mists may be extremely irritating.  If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.  Extremely discomforting to eyes.  Exposure can cause severe burns and prolonged or permanent loss of sight.  The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  The material can produce severe chemical burns following direct contactwith the skin.  HIGHLY CORROSIVE.  The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.  

INHALED

  If inhaled, this material can irritate the throat andlungs of some persons.  Liquid and vapor is corrosive and harmful.  High concentrations cause inflamed airways and watery swellingof the lungs with edema.  The material may produce respiratory tract irritation, and result in damage to the lung including reduced lung function.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  The principal routes of exposure are by skin/eye contact and  inhalation of fume and mist.  The material is considered to be harmful by all exposure routes. It causes  severe burns to skin and eyes and mists are highly irritating to eyes,  mucous membranes and respiratory tract and high concentrations may lead to  pulmonary oedema.  Contamination of eyes can cause permanent injury.  Repeated or prolonged inhalation of mists can cause erosion of teeth and  inflammation of the upper respiratory tract leading to chronic bronchitis.  Repeated skin contact with dilute solutions may cause dermatitis.