Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KODAK KODALITH FIXER AND REPLENISHER, PART B

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Part B of two part photographic fixer. Also used as replenisher.

SYNONYMS

"Kadak fixer replenisher part B", "kodak replenisher part B", "Kodak solution 4465",
"kodak catalog 442 9932"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  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.  Although inhalation is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still produce health damage, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally confined to doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-  health).  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  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 irritation to eyes.  mucous membranes and respiratory tract.  Contamination of eyes can cause permanent injury.  Ingestion may result in abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. Concentrated  solutions can cause burns of the mouth, bleeding stomach, muscle spasms and  kidney 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.