Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KONICA P-2 BLEACH-FIX REPLENISHER, PART A

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Photographic chemical, buffered inorganic fixer especially for rapid development systems.

SYNONYMS

"P-2 Konica Bleach-Fix Replenisher, Part-A", "P-2 Konica Bleach-Fix Replenisher, Part-
A", "Bleach Fix Replenisher, Part A, P-2", "Bleach Fix Replenisher, Part A, P-2",
"Inorganic Buffer", "Photographic colour bleach-fix"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Irritating to eyes.

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.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  There is some evidence that inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  

  The primary routes of exposure are via skin contact and inhalation.  Inhalation of liquid may result in difficult breathing.  Ingestion of large doses of sodium sulphite may lead to release of sulphur  dioxide in the stomach which can cause vomiting and collapse.  Repeated contact may cause dermatitis.