Methylsulfoxide, Anhydrous, DriSolv , For Organic Synthesis

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: SKIN, EYES, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. Do not ingest. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. 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 Irritating to eyes. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive 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 exposure prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)