Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KODAK T-MAX DEVELOPER

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Photographic chemical, used as a developer.

SYNONYMS

"T Max developer", "KAN 444549", "PCD 5337", C-0144.000

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

May cause SENSITIZATION by skin contact.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Toxic to aquatic organisms.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Ingestion of sulfite salts may cause gastric irritation. Large doses may produce violent colic, diarrhea, circulatory disturbance, depression of vital functions and, sometimes, death.  if swallowed in large quantity.  harmful.  and may be.  to the gastrointestinal tract.  The material is moderately discomforting.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  capable of causing a mild, temporary redness of the conjunctiva (similar to wind-burn), temporary impairment of vision and/ or other transient eye damage/ ulceration.  and is.  to the eyes.  The material is moderately discomforting.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material.  and is capable of causing skin reactions which may lead to dermatitis.  to the skin.  The material is moderately discomforting.  

INHALED

  If inhaled, this material can irritate the throat andlungs of some persons.  to the upper respiratory tract.  The material is moderately discomforting.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems.  There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not enough data to make an assessment.  Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  Long-term exposure to phenol derivatives can cause skin inflammation, loss of appetite and weight, weakness, muscle aches and pain, liver damage, dark urine, loss of nails, skin eruptions, diarrhea, nervous disorders with headache, salivation, fainting, discoloration of the skin and eyes, vertigo and mental disorders, and damage to the liver and kidneys.  Sulfites and bisulfites can cause narrowing of the airways, stomach upset, flushing, low blood pressure. tingling sensation, itchy wheal, swelling and shock, and asthmatics are especially prone. They induce allergic-like reactions which can occur on first contact with the material.  Eye contact may result in redness and pain. Some individuals are reported  pharmaceutical preparations. Symptoms may include broncho-constriction,sensations. Sodium bisulphite may be allergen.The primary routes of exposure are via inhalation and skin contact.Ingestion may cause ringing in the ears, nausea, dizziness