Reagent Alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid odor aromatic Target Organs Skin, Eyes, Central nervous system (CNS), Blood, Liver, Kidney, spleen, Optic nerve, Reproductive System

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful by inhalation. Vapor harmful. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. May cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Central nervous system disorders. Gastrointestinal tract. Preexisting eye disorders. Liver disorders. Skin disorders.