DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR SAF-T-DATA Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) (tm) Health Rating 2 - Moderate (Life) Flammability Rating 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating 2 - Moderate Contact Rating 3 - Severe (Life) Lab Protective Equip GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. May cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. TM TM 1 Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause abdominal pain, drowsiness, chills and chest pains. Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May cause scaling, Readily absorbed through the skin. Garlic-like taste and odor may develop on the breath and skin. Transient disturbances of color vision, photophobia, headache, diarrhea, and dermatitis may result from skin applications. A good solvent; may result in the increased skin absorption of other more toxic materials. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. May cause blurred vision. Chronic Exposure: Absorption may affect the blood, Repeated skin application may cause scaling dermatitis. Repeated oral doses may effect the liver and kidneys. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired liver or kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance. Topical application enhances dermal absorption of many other chemicals, including drugs and allergens of moderate molecular weight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------