Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KONICA FIX TYPE 851, PART A

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Rapid access fixer for photographic use. NOTE: This is part of a photographic kit; the
other part, Part B is classified as a UN No. 1830, " sulfuric acid solution" . Storage and
Handling should anticipate this. Operators should be trained in procedures for safe use of
this material. · Material is mixed and used in accordance with manufacturers directions.

SYNONYMS

"Photographic Chemical", "Rapid Access Fixer"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

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.  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and diarrhea.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

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.  Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.  The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.  

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.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Inhalation of vapor may aggravate a pre-existing respiratory condition such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact, eye contact with the material and with the material in solution.  Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking,irritation and possible dermatitis following.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.  Ingestion may cause gastric irritation by the liberation of sulfurous acid.  Large doses may result in diarrhea, circulatory disturbance, central nervous  and system depression.  Some individuals are reported to be dangerously sensitive to minute amounts  of sulfites in foods and pharmaceutical preparations.  Symptoms may include broncho constriction, shock, gastro-intestinal  disturbances, angio oedema, flushing and tingling sensations.  Chronic poisoning is characterized by mild gastrointestinal irritation,  loss of appetite, disturbed digestion, nausea, and a hard blotchy rash.