Hyamine Hydroxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance colorless liquid. Flash Point 12 deg C Causes eye and skin irritation and burns. Danger! Corrosive. Poison! May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be absorbed through intact skin. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause kidney damage. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, cardiovascular system, eyes.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause blindness. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. May cause kidney failure. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation: May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. 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. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause systemic effects. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Chronic: Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. Effects may be delayed.