Cytological Fixative

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 55 deg F. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause skin irritation. May cause severe eye irritation and possible injury. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Warning! May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May form explosive peroxides. May cause skin sensitization by skin contact. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver.

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact may cause severe eye irritation and possible eye damage. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause irritation with pain and stinging, especially if the skin is abraded. Ingestion May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Symptoms may include headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause liver and kidney damage.