Ethyl alcohol denatured for HPLC

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear colorless liquid. Flash Point 55 deg F Danger! Poison! Causes severe eye irritation. Vapor harmful. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. May be absorbed through intact skin. May cause central nervous system depression. May form explosive peroxides. May cause liver, kidney and heart damage. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Causes moderate skin irritation. Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver, gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular system, eyes.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.