Potassium 2 Reagent Solution Pillows

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Appearance: Clear, colorless Odor: Pungent EU Symbols: T - TOXIC F - HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

R-phrase(s)

R 10 Flammable. R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R 34 Causes burns. R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact. Protective Equipment:

Potential health effects

Eye Contact (EC): Causes burns Skin Contact (EC) Causes burns May cause skin sensitization Skin Absorption (EC): Effects similar to those of ingestion Effects similar to those of inhalation Target Organs (SA E): Circulatory system Kidneys Liver Optic nerve Central nervous system Ingestion (EC): Methanol causes cardiovascular effects such as cardiac depression and blood pressure changes. Methanol causes central nervous system depression, symptoms may include: drunkenness, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, unconsciousness and coma. Methanol may cause irritation of the eyes, visual impairment or blindness. May cause: vomiting kidney damage liver damage circulatory collapse Target Organs (Ing E): Central nervous system Circulatory system Kidneys Liver Optic nerve Inhalation: Methanol causes cardiovascular effects such as cardiac depression and blood pressure changes. Methanol causes central nervous system depression, symptoms may include: drunkenness, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, unconsciousness and coma. Methanol may cause irritation of the eyes, visual impairment or blindness. May cause: respiratory tract irritation allergic respiratory reaction shortness of breath Very large doses may cause: lung damage Effects similar to those of ingestion. Target Organs (Inh E): Central nervous system Circulatory system Kidneys Liver Optic nerve Lungs

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Allergies or sensitivity to formaldehyde. Persons with eye, kidney, liver, or respiratory problems may be more susceptible to formaldehyde.

Potential chronic health

Chronic overexposure may cause cancer skin sensitization allergic respiratory reactions liver damage kidney damage Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: An ingredient of this mixture is IARC Group 1 Recognized Carcinogen Formaldehyde Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information

Contains

an experimental mutagen. an Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported experimental teratogen. _____________________________________________________________________________