Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VARITYPER CONVENIENCE DEVELOPER 48-7549-0

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Photographic developer solution. A slightly alkaline reducing solution which may evolve
sulfur dioxide upon reaction with strong acids. Used on Varityper processors.

SYNONYMS

"photographic chemical", "convenience developer"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Causes burns.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
May cause SENSITIZATION by skin contact.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Toxic to aquatic organisms.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  The material can produce chemical burns within the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract following ingestion.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  The material can produce chemical burns to the eye following direct contact. Vapors or mists may be extremely irritating.  If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.  

SKIN

  The material can produce chemical burns following direct contactwith the skin.  

INHALED

  If inhaled, this material can irritate the throat andlungs of some persons.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  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.  

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by eye contact skin contact.  Skin contact can cause itching, burning and inflammation and repeated or  prolonged contact may result in dermatitis. Inhalation of mists containing  alkali carbonate may produce irritation of the nose and throat,  resulting in coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing.  Ingestion of large amounts are corrosive, resulting in burning sensation,  stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea and possibly circulatory collapse.  Long term frequent exposure to hydroquinone vapour increases the risk of  lung oedema.