Irritants eye contact

Symptoms of exposure Strong lachrymator and nasal irritant. Eye contact may damage cornea. Skin contact may cause delayed pulmonary edema (Patnaik, 1992). An irritation concentration of 1.25 mg/m in air was reported by Ruth (1986). Inhalation of acrolein at a concentration of 153 ppm for 10 min resulted in death (quoted, Verschueren, 1983). 

Eyes, Nose, and Throat. All the epoxy resins are low in acute oral toxicity. However, most epoxy chemicals and their vapors can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Some people develop headaches as a result of this irritation. Eye contact with epoxy resins could result in slight, transient irritation. However, curing agents, solvents, and diluents can cause severe irritation. In event of eye contact, the eyes should immediately be flushed with plenty of water and then medical attention sought. 

Following Exposure Inhalation or ingestion may cause headache, methemoglobin, and nausea. Liquid or vapor irritates eyes. Contact with skin may cause slight irritation GeneralTreatment for Exposure INHALATION move to fresh air support respiration get medical attention. EYES irritate thoroughly with water. SKIN wash with soap and water Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value) Data not available Short-Term Exposure Limits Data not available Toxicity by Ingestion Data not available Late Toxicity Data not available Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics Data not available Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics Data not available Odor Threshold Data not available. 

Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) > 5010 mg/kg, (dermal, rabbit) > 2020 mg/kg moderate skin irritant eye contact may cause mild irritation aspiration hazard ing. can cause damage... 

Properties CL, It. yel. liq. mild, char, odor insol. in water sp.gr. 0.865 evaporation rate < 1 b.p. > 175 C flash pt. (COC) > 165 C Toxicology May cause skin irritation eye contact causes irritation, pain ing. causes Gl tract irritation... 

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