HARLECO Fuchsin-Carbol Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency overview DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LUNGS, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, LIVER, SPLEEN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, PANCREAS. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER . WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING This product contains less than 1% of a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin. Eyes : Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. IARC classification (1) for Ethanol, CAS# 64-17-5, is intended for use in alcoholic beverage use only. This product is NOT intended for this use. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, lungs, the nervous system, the reproductive system, liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, immune system, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)