Formaldehyde 37% Methanol 12-15%

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eye Contact: Liquid can cause severe, permanent damage and loss of vision. Causes eye burns. Vapors may cause irritation. Symptoms of exposure may include: eye irritation, burning sensation, pain, watering and/or change of vision. Skin Contact: Causes burns. Symptoms may include pain, itching, discoloration, swelling and blistering. May cause dermatitis, prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin sensitization. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Symptoms of exposure may include: Central nervous system depression with headache, stupor, uncoordinated or strange behavior or unconsciousness. Prolonged and or repeated skin contact with methanol soaked material has produced toxic effects including vision effects and death. Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe respiratory irritation. Symptoms of exposure may include Central nervous system depression with nausea, dizziness, headache, stupor, uncoordinated or strange behavior or unconsciousness. nasal discharge, hoarseness, coughing, chest pain and breathing difficulty. Accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) may occur. Bronchitis and/or bronchopneumonia. Massive exposure may cause acute poisoning, visual impairment and death. Ingestion: POISON, may be fatal if ingested. Severe abdominal pain, unconsciousness, collapse, temporary or permanent visual impairment. Causes digestive tract burns. Symptoms of exposure may include : nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal irritation and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms expected to parallel inhalation. A small amount of methanol (usually two or more ounces) can cause mental sluggishness, nausea and vomiting leading to severe illness, and may produce adverse effects on vision with possible blindness or death if treatment is not received.