YSI 6500 Environmental Process Monitor - Manual (Page 68)

APPENDIX B HEALTH AND SAFETY
YSI Conductivity solutions: 3161, 3163, 3165, 3167, 3168, 3169
INGREDIENTS:
T Iodine
T Potassium Chloride
T Water
WARNING: INHALATION MAY BE FATAL.
CAUTION: AVOID INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION.
MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE.
Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Skin or eye contact may cause irritation. Has a corrosive effect on the
gastro-intestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hyper-sensitivity may cause
conjunctivitis, bronchitis, skin rashes etc. Evidence of reproductive effects.
FIRST AID:
INHALATION: Remove victim from exposure area. Keep victim warm and at rest. In severe cases
seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash affected area thoroughly with
large amounts of water. In severe cases seek medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water, (approx. 10 minutes). Seek
medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth thoroughly with large amounts of water and give plenty of water to
drink. Seek medical attention immediately.