Ethyl Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Health Rating 2 - Moderate Flammability Rating 4 - Acute Reactivity Rating 0 - None Special Rating None Lab Protective Equipment Neoprene or Viton gloves, lab coat, goggles or face shield, vent hood.

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable)

Precautionary statements

Flammable Gas (Category 1) Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot Danger Extremely flammable gas surfaces/cautery equipment – No smoking. Compressed Gas Contains gas under pressure; may Warning Store is a well-ventilated place. explode if heated Eye Irritation (Category 2B) Warning Causes eye irritation N/A If product gets into eyes, see the Section 4: First Aid Measures. Acute Toxicity (Category 4) If inhaled, see the Section 4: First Aid Warning Harmful if inhaled Measures. Cause Effects Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of coordination and disorientation may produce narcotic and anesthetic effects. May produce central nervous system depression, respiratory paralysis, or fatal coma with respiratory or cardiac Inhalation arrest. May sensitize the myocardium to endogenous epinephrine, causing dangerous dysrhythmias. Although absorbed through lungs and skin, it also is rapidly given off through the lungs. Ingestion Unlikely route of exposure due to gaseous nature. Rapid evaporation of liquid may cause frostbite. Symptoms of frostbite are blanching of the skin, cold feeling

Potential Acute Health Effects

Skin Contact numbness. Cutaneous sensitization may occur, but is extremely rare. Freezing can occasional alter pigmentation. A single prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in absorption of harmful amounts Long term exposure to high levels may produce the following: loss of muscle coordination, involuntary eye movements, Chronic Exposure tremors, speech disturbance, sluggish reflexes and hallucinations. These symptoms are alleviated when the overexposure is ended. Aggravation of The defatting properties of Ethyl Chloride may aggravate existing dermatitis. Preexisting Conditions