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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SCREEN -ETCH SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: PAGE 2 Causes severe irritation and deep-seated burns of the eyes and eyelids if it comes in contact with the eyes.If the chemical is not removed irrmediatly, permenent visual defects or blindness may result. When lower concentrations (20% or less) come in contact with the skin, the resultinE burns do not usually become apparent for several hours. Skin contact with higher concentrations is usually apparent in a much shorter period," if not-immediatly. The skin burns may be very severe and painful. The material is a severe irritant to the nose, throat and lungs. Severe exposure causes rapid inflammation and congestion of the lungs. Death may occur from severe exposures. If swallowed, it will imnediatly cause severe damage to the throat and stomach. C-TERM EXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated exposure to lower concentrations of vapors may cause changes in the bones. Exposure to low concentrations may also cause chronic irritation and congestion of the nose, throat and bronchia: tubes. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES.. Eye Exposure - If solution gets into the eyes, wash immediately with large amounts of water, lifting the lower ans upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lens should not be worn when working with this material. Skin Exposure - If solution gets on the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water for a considerable time. If the solution penetrates through the clothing, remove the clothing immediately and flush the skin with water for a considerable time. Get medical attentioi immed1atIy. Inhalation - If a person breathes in large amounts of vapor, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Get medical attention as soon as possible. Swallowing - If solution has been swallowed , and the person is conscious, give them large quantities of water immediately. Do Not attempt to make the exposed person vomit. Get medical attention irrmediately.