Eosin Y, 1% Alcoholic Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. Odor : Alcohol-like. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! POISON! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NONPOISONOUS. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. POSSIBLE BIRTH DEFECT HAZARD CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECT CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, LIVER, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid exposure during pregnancy.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Moderately irritating to eyes. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Moderately irritating to the skin. Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

Contains material which can cause birth defects. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin exposure irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)