- What are the health risks associated with this chemical?
Very hazardous when it comes in contact with skin (corrosive, irritant, permeator), eyes (irritant, corrosive), ingestions, or inhalation. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can result in inflammation and blistering. Severe over-exposure can result in lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death.
- Is the chemical a carcinogen?
No, it's not a carcinogen
- What personal protective equipment or special precautions should be taken when working with this chemical?
Precautions include: keeping container dry, never add water to the chemical, and not breath in dust. It's advised to wear respiratory equipment when there is insufficient ventilation. The chemical should be kept away from oxidizing agents, reducing agents, metals, acids, alkalis, moisture.
- If this is a chemical found in your workplace, what training/education were you given about any risks associated with this chemical?
This is one of the chemicals used at my mom's lab. I believe she was trained/educated during med school and by a coworker when she first started working in labs.
My mom is a pharmacy tech and I know she's exposed to all these crazy chemicals all day too. I'm really glad MSDSs are available to employees, but I wonder if they read them or if people who don't speak English as their first language know how to properly protect themselves.
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