Appendix a health and safety – YSI 6000UPG User Manual
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APPENDIX A
HEALTH AND SAFETY
INGREDIENTS:
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Iodine
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Potassium Chloride
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Water
WARNING: INHALATION MAY BE FATAL.
CAUTION: AVOID INHALATION, SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT OR
INGESTION. MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE.
Harmful by ingestion and inhalation. Skin or eye contact may cause irritation. Has a corrosive effect
on the gastro-intestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hypersensitivity may
cause conjunctivitis, bronchitis, skin rashes etc. Evidence of reproductive effects.
YSI Conductivity solutions: 3161, 3163, 3165, 3167, 3168, 3169
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.