Livingstone Laboratory Thermometer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product contains substance Classified as hazardous according to NOHSC/ASCC Criteria that is: Classified as dangerous goods by the criteria of the ADG Code EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Warning May cause liver, kidney and heart damage - Flammable liquid and vapor. - May cause central nervous system depression. - Causes severe eye irritation - Causes respiratory tract irritation. - Causes moderate skin irritation. - This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Chronic: May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage Protective Equipment: Gloves. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or