Alcoholic Hematoxylin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Vapor harmful. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Possible risks of irreversible effects. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Appearance Purple Physical State Liquid odor Characteristic Alcohol-like Target Organs Central nervous system (CNS), Eyes, Blood, Liver, Kidney, spleen, Optic nerve, Reproductive System

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. May cause irritation. Inhalation Vapor harmful. Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion

Aspiration hazard

May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals.. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Possible risks of irreversible effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Central nervous system disorders. Gastrointestinal tract. Preexisting eye disorders. Liver disorders. Skin disorders.