Appearance: white powder. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause severe
respiratory and digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe
eye and skin irritation with possible burns. May cause cardiac disturbances.
Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Warning!
Target Organs: Heart.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: Contact with eyes may cause
severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin: Contact
with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially if the skin is wet or
moist.
Ingestion: May cause severe gastrointestinal tract
irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause cardiac
disturbances. May be harmful if swallowed. In very severe cases, seizures, rapid
respiration, slow heartbeat, or death, may result.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the upper
respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation.
Chronic: Effects may be delayed.