Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VARITYPER HEADLINER DEVELOPER 3020

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Solid mixture for preparing photographic developer solutions. May evolve sulfur dioxide
upon reaction with strong acids.

SYNONYMS

"photographic chemical", "developer powder"

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

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  

INHALED

  Inhalation may produce health damage*.  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 skin contact/eye contact and inhalation of generated dust.  Skin contact can cause itching, burning and inflammation and repeated or  prolonged contact may result in dermatitis. Inhalation of dusts containing  alkaline 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. Prolonged exposure to boric acid may result in "borism", a  skin disorder.