o-Cresolphthalein, 0.2% Alcoholic

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Appearance: Colorless liquid. Caution! Flammable liquid and vapor. Warning! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Flash Point: > 73°F. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, blood and reproductive system.

Potential health effects

Eye: May cause eye irritation, Stinging, burning sensation, and lacrymation. Skin: May cause irritation and defatting. Ingestion: Ingestion can result in toxic intoxication, poisoning, headache, nausea, diarrhea and fever. Large doses can cause hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, hyperglycemia, glycosuria, renal failure, convulsions, narcosis, and paralysis. - 1 - Inhalation: May cause central nervous system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle incoordination, emotional instability, respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, unconsciousness, asphyxiation (effects of narcotic). May cause irritation and dehydration of mucous membranes. Chronic: Repeated or excessive exposure may result in respiratory irritation, cough, headache, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, with possible liver and kidney damage, weight loss, neurological disorders (tremors, amnesia, myocardial and circulatory failure).