Eicosapentaenoic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: No data available.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Eyes? Yes Ingestion? Yes Other: Injection

Potential health effects

Acute and Chronic) Corrosive, causes burns. Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pheumonitis, and pulmonary edema. Long term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury with fibrosis. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Material is irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the CNS system of the fetus, producing a collection of effects which together consitutue fetal alcohol syndrome. These include mental and physical retardation, disturbances of learning, motor and language deficiencies, behavioral disorders and small size head. The toxicological properties of this compound have not been fully evaluated. Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure: Exposure may cause: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Irritating to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate liver injury produced from other causes.