HistoPrep Mold Releasing Agent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 53 deg F Warning! Extremely flammable liquid. May cause eye and skin irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May form explosive peroxides. May cause liver and kidney damage. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system.

Potential health effects

Eye: Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Skin: May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May cause irritation with pain and stinging, especially if the skin is abraded. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause 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. Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause allergic skin reaction in some