Hydrazine Sulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white solid. Danger! Corrosive. Carcinogen. May cause severe eye irritation and possible injury. May cause allergic skin reaction. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause severe skin irritation and possible burns. May cause severe respiratory and digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause lung damage. May cause cancer based on animal studies. May cause liver and kidney damage. Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, central nervous system, liver.

Potential health effects

Eye: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause eye injury. Skin: May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns, especially if skin is wet or moist. Ingestion: May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. Exposure may cause anemia and other blood abnormalities. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract with pain, burns, and inflammation. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause cancer according to animal studies. May cause digestive tract disturbances.