I'm trying to find out if there are ealth hazards with working with
trisodium phosphate and other chemicals used to clean roofs and
houses. Is anyone aware of problems?

Thanks

check for MSDS of the chemicals on google

HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE EFFECTS

SWALLOWED: Product is highly alkaline and may cause severe damage to
digestive tract. May cause burns and irritate mucous membrane.

EYE: Irritant to eyes. May cause eye burns and corneal damage.

SKIN: Dust is irritant to skin due to high alkalinity. Can cause skin
sensitisation.

INHALED: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.

CHRONIC EFFECTS

Repeated or prolonged contact especially under wet conditions may cause
eye and skin inflammation.

FIRST AID

SWALLOWED: IF conscious, immediately rinse mouth with water & give water
to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical assistance.

EYE: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least
15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Seek immediate medical assistance.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with large
amounts of soap and water. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.

INHALED: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove
contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to
assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully
recovered. If breathing laboured ensure airways are clear and administer
oxygen. If breathing has stopped apply artificial respiration at once.
Seek immediate medical assistance.





jmev7 wrote:

Thanks. It does irritate my throat a bit, and definitely wrinkles my
skin a lot more than water. Has caused me to bleed a couple of times.


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