Aniline extrapure AR, 99.5%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, contact with skin and if swallowed.Possible risk of irreversible effects.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May result in corneal injury. Causes redness and pain. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Causes symptoms similar to those of inhalation. May cause dermatitis. Toxic in contact with skin. Substance is readily absorbed through the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. Toxic if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. Toxic if inhaled. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown blood. May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Inhalation may produce weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and vertigo. Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage. Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentrations causes cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood). May cause digestive tract disturbances. Chronic exposure leads to anemia, anorexia, weight loss, and cutaneous lesions. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.