Cadisol Gel

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Form Class II C Flammable Semi-Solid Odor: Pungent

Potential health effects

Inhalation Inhalation can result in lung irritation and pulmonary edema. May affect the central nervous system. Symptoms may include dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, coma and death. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion quickly results in burning of the mouth, mouth sores, diarrhea, and marked abdominal pain. Skin Phenol is rapidly absorbed through the skin, and can result in severe toxicity including death. Skin exposure results in pain, then numbness, severe burns, and eschar formation. Eyes Eye exposure results in pain, then numbness, sever burns, and eschar formation. Contact with the eyes can cause severe corneal injury with permanent blindness. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

Symptoms of chronic phenol poisoning include vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, lack of appetite, headache, fainting, dizziness, dark urine, and mental disturbances. Major damage to the liver, kidneys, and eyes can occur. Skin rashes and changes in skin pigmentation, especially over the knuckles of the hand, have been noted. Carcinogenicity Phenol has been found to induce skin tumors in mice exposed dermally (Cancer Research, Vol. 49, p. 413, 1959). However, this chemical is not considered to be carcinogenic by OSHA, NIOSH, NTP, IARC or EPA. IARC lists phenol in their Group 3 which is a category for substances unclassifiable as to their carcinogenicity. Mutagenicity Repeated and prolonged exposure may cause mutagenic effects. Target organs Liver, Kidney By overexposure Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentions in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See section 12 for more detailed information on Ecological effects. –