Ethanolamine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger! Combustible liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver damage. May cause kidney damage. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, lungs, eyes, skin, mucous membranes.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Causes moderate skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May cause dermatitis. Skin: May cause cyanosis of the extremities. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, Ingestion: vomiting and diarrhea. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to Inhalation: pulmonary edema. May cause systemic effects. Inhalation at high concentrations may cause CNS depression and asphixiation. Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Effects may be delayed.