Modified Wright Stain Pack - Stain Solution

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. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. Appearance Dark blue - Purple Physical State Liquid odor Alcohol-like Target Organs Eyes, Skin, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve, Liver, Kidney, spleen

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects.

Aspiration hazard

Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals.. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

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