HEMATOXYLIN STAIN, HARRIS FORMULA (MODIFIED)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: May cause irritation to the eyes. May be harmful if swallowed. Contact may result in allergic reaction. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. If ingested, dilute with water, induce vomiting then call a physician. Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal system, 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. Skin Contact: Results 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 - No. 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 Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol). 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 Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol).