ABTS 2-Component Microwell Peroxidase Substrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Type

Principle Routes of Exposure

Data for 100% Cacodylic Acid:- Skin, Eye, Inhalation and Ingestion Page 1 of 7 Acute Effects: Eye May cause irritation, burns, and red, watery eyes. Acute Effects Skin Acute Effects Inhalation Acute Effects Ingestion May be absorbed. May cause irritation, burns, itching, rash and loss of pigment. May irritate the nose and throat. May cause nausea, vomiting and drowsiness

Potential chronic health

Data for 100% Cacodylic Acid:- Cacodylic Acid is a CARCINOGEN in humans. There is evidence that Arsenic and Arsenic compounds cause bladder, lung, and skin cancer in humans. There is limited evidence that Cacodylic Acid is a teratogen in animals. Until further testing has been done, it should be treated as a possible teratogen in humans. Repeated skin contact can cause thickened skin and/or patchy areas of darkening and loss of pigment. Some persons may develop white lines on the nails. Long-term exposure can cause an ulcer or hole in the “bone” (septum) dividing the inner nose, hoarseness and sore eyes. Cacodylic Acid may damage the nervous system causing numbness, “pins and needles,” and/or weakness in the hands and feet. Cacodylic Acid may damage the liver.

Additional information

ABTS Substrate solution contains less than 0.01% carcinogen. Data for 100% Cacodylic Acid - Cacodylic Acid is a CARCINOGEN in humans. There may be no safe level of exposure to a carcinogen, so all contact should be reduced to the lowest possible level