Oxyclean is Potassium Hydroxide, which is caustic. This notation is about Potassium Hydroxide:
"As it is caustic, strictly follow the warnings on the bottle and observe the usual precautions to prevent it getting on the skin or in the eyes, mouth etc." The following is from the Oxyclean MSDS: FIRST AID Contact with skin: Wash skin with mild soap and water. Contact with eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and call a physician immediately. TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES Contact with skin: Irritating to skin upon repeated or prolonged contact. Inhalation: Mist can cause irritation of mucous membranes, coughing and difficulty in breathing. Ingestion: May cause irritation of mouth and throat, nausea and vomiting. Eye contact: Will cause painful burning or stinging of eyes and lids, watering of eyes, and inflammation of conjunctiva. Winnie Columbus, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
