Solution S3

Health hazards

Data Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Cause severe irritation. High concentrations are extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. May cause nervous system disturbances. Target Organs: Bone Marrow, Nerves. Toxicity Data ORL-RAT LD50 475 mg/kg NTIS AD-A165-747 IPR-MUS LD50: 500 mg/kg NTIS AD277-689 Only selected registry of toxic effects of chemical substances(RTECS) data is presented here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. Name: Isopropanol CAS #: N/A MF: C3H8O Synonyms: Alcool Isopropilico (Italian) * Alcool Isopropylique (French) * Alcojel * Alcosolve * Avantin * Avantine * Combi-schutz * Dimethylcarbinol * Hartosol * 2-Hydroxypropane * Imsol A * Isohol * Isopropanol * Isopropanol * Isopropyl Alcohol (ACGIH:OSHA) * Iso- propylalkohol (German) * IPS 1 (Alcohol) * Lutosol * 1-Methylethanol * 1-Methylethyl Alcohol * Petrohol * PRO * 2-Propanol * I-Propanol (German) * N-Propan-2-OL * SEC-Propyl Alcohol * 2-Propyl Alcohol * I-Propylalkohol (German) * Spectrar * Sterisol Hand disinfectant * Takineocol * Virahol * SECTION 3 – HAZARD INFORMATION Corrosive. Causes burns. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to the eyes and skin. Labeling: C Xn, corrosive, harmful, R 34- 20/22-36/38 Label Precautionary Statements: Flammable (USA) Highly Flammable (EU) Irritant Irritating to eyes and skin. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Target organ(s): Nerves Kidneys Skin irritant. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition - no smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.