Hygromycin B Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Physical state Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION. LACHRYMATOR. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin Very toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. May cause sensitization 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

Reproductive No known significant effects or critical hazards toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. See toxicological information (section 11)