Adjuvant in DTaP, DTwP, DT, and Td
vaccines
Emergency Overview: WARNING! HARMFUL
IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
Synonyms: Sulfuric acid, aluminum potassium salt,
dodecahydrate; potassium alum dodecahydrate; Alum Potassium USP Powder TAC; Potassium
alum; Potash alum; Alum; Kalinite
Potential health Effects: This material hydrolyzes
in water to form sulfuric acid, which is responsible for the irritating effects:
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory
tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal
tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diahrrhea. There have been
two cases of fatal human poisonings from ingestion of 30 grams of alum.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin.
Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
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