Phenolphthalein Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Methanol is a mild to moderate eye irritant. Inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption of methanol can cause significant disturbances in vision, including blindness. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Methanol can be absorbed through the skin, producing systemic effects that include visual disturbances. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. 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. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Harmful if inhaled. Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.