Isopropyl Alcohol, 50

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Appearance: Clear, colorless solution Danger! Flammable liquid. May form explosive peroxides. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Skin: May cause irritation with pain and stinging, especially if the skin is abraded. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. In rare cases, exposure has caused skin sensitization. - 1 - Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause kidney damage. 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 headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause allergic skin reaction in some individuals.