CONGO RED TS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: May cause irritation to the eyes. May be harmful if swallowed. If ingested, dilute with water and call a physician. Contact may result in allergic reaction. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory tract, central nervous system, liver, pancreas. Eye Contact: May cause irritation with burning and stinging with possible damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the eyes, nose and mucosa of the respiratory tract. Skin Contact: May result in drying and cracking, which can lead to secondary infections and dermatitis. 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 - Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol, 2-Propanol) 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 Methanol (Methyl Alcohol). Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol, 2-Propanol). Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol). Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol, 2-Propanol). Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Congo Red. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol).