| Hazard / Safety Info | Pictogram(s): Flammable; Irritant; Health Hazard Signal: Danger; GHSDanger GHS Hazard Statements: H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]; GHSDanger; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; GHSWarning; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]; H350: May cause c... Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 Pictogram(s): Flammable; Acute Toxic; Irritant; Health Hazard GHS Hazard Statements: H224 (100%): Extremely flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]; GHSDanger; H302 (65.2%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; GHSWarning; H311 (14.6%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H317 (14.6%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye... Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P318, P319, P321, P330, P333+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 Acetaldehyde is mainly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals. It is ubiquitous in the environment and may be formed in the body from the breakdown of ethanol. Acute (short-term) exposure to acetaldehyde results in effects including irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Symptoms of chronic (long-term) intoxication of acetaldehyde resemble those of alcoholism. Acetaldehyde is consid... Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis or burns. [NIOSH Guidelines for Chemical Hazards] May cause pulmonary edema after acute, heavy inhalation exposure; [ICSC] Allergic contact dermatitis reported in a textile worker; [Kanerva, p. 1737] If left on clothes, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Acetaldehyde is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] Causes eye irritation in volunteers at 25 ppm (lowest) to 50 p... Breathing vapors will be irritating and may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and unconsciousness. Contact with eyes may cause burns and eye damage. Skin contact from clothing wet with the chemical causes burns or severe irritation. (USCG, 1999) Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Produces irritating vapor when heated; Behavior in Fire: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999) |
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