Eriochrome Black T Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear blue liquid. Flash Point 52 deg F Danger! Poison! May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May be absorbed through intact skin. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver damage. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system, eyes.

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Skin: May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver damage. May cause respiratory failure. 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. May cause vascular collapse and damage. May cause kidney failure. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion.