Op-T-Hib CI-2802

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eye Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation to the eyes. High vapor concentration or liquid contact with eyes causes irritation, tearing and burning. Skin Contact: May cause severe skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in toxic or lethal amounts. Symptoms of exposure may include: Central nervous system depression with headache, stupor, uncoordinated or strange behavior or unconsciousness. Prolonged and or repeated skin contact with methanol soaked material has produced toxic effects including vision effects and death. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Inhalation: Inhalation of high airborne concentrations can irritate mucous membranes, cause headaches, sleepiness, nausea, confusion, loss of consciousness, digestive and visual disturbances and death. NOTE: Odor threshold of methanol is several times higher than the TLV-TWA. Depending upon severity of poisoning and the promptness of treatment, survivors may recover completely or may have permanent blindness, vision disturbances and/or nervous system effects. Concentrations in air exceeding 1000 ppm may cause irritation of the mucous membranes. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. A small amount of methanol (usually two or more ounces) can cause mental sluggishness, nausea and vomiting leading to severe illness, and may produce adverse effects on vision with possible blindness or death if treatment is not received. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting, resulting in lung injury.