Shandon Histomount Xylene Substitute Mountant

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Developmental hazard. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Appearance Clear Colorless Physical State Liquid Odor hydrocarbon-like Target Organs Central nervous system (CNS), Respiratory system, Eyes, Skin, Kidney, Liver, Blood, Heart

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. May produce an allergic reaction. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Ingestion

Aspiration hazard

if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential chronic health

Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Central nervous system disorders. Preexisting eye disorders. Kidney disorders. Liver disorders. Skin disorders.