ACID ALCOHOL, STRONG

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Flammable liquid. Primarily toxic by ingestion. If ingested, give large quantity of water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously. Do not induce. Call a physician. Contact may cause dryness and cracking of the skin. May cause irritation to the eyes. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. May cause irritation of the respiratory system. Mildly corrosive. Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, pancreas. Eye Contact: May cause irritation with burning and stinging with possible damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract. May cause coughing, dizziness and headache. Exposure to high concentrations can cause depression of the central nervous system with symptoms of sleepiness and lack of concentration. Skin Contact: Results in drying and cracking which can lead to secondary infections and dermatitis. Dermal absorption causes many of the symptoms of inhalation. Ingestion: Symptoms can include sleep disorders, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, ataxia, motor function changes, convulsions and tremors, coma, headaches, pulmonary changes, alteration of gastric secretions. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - Hydrochloric Acid is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans . Hydrochloric Acid is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans . NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol). Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric Acid. Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol). Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric Acid. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical