Acute Effects: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Causes irritation to the eyes, skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. May cause central nervous system disturbances if absorbed into the blood stream. May affect the liver and kidneys. Chronic Effects: May cause central nervous system effects. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause skin inflammation. Toxicological Data: Isopropanol: LD50 Oral, Rat: 5045 mg/kg LC50 Inhalation, Rat: 72.6 mg/L 4 h LD50 Dermal, Rabbit: 12,800 mg/kg Causes eye irritation based on animal data. Acetone: LD50 Oral, Rat: 5800 mg/kg LC50 Inhalation, Rat: 71 mg/L 4 h Causes eye irritation based on animal data. Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation, visual disturbances, drowsiness, dizziness, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Carcinogenic Effects: No component of this product is considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA. ACGIH: Isopropanol: A4 – Not classifiable as a human carcinogen IARC: Isopropanol: 3 – Not classifiable to humans 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicological Data: Isopropanol: LC50, Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis): >1400 mg/L 96 h LC50, Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas): 9640 mg/L 96 h Acetone: EC50, Water Flea (Daphnia magna): 8800 mg/L 48 h LC50, Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): 5540 mg/L 96 h Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be readily biodegradable. Environmental Effects: May be hazardous to the aquatic environment. 13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION Disposal Instructions: All wastes must be handled in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Minimize exposure to product waste (see Section 8). Contaminated Packaging: Because emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. Residual vapors may explode on ignition; do not cut, drill, grind, or weld on or near product container. Offer rinsed packaging material to local recycling facilities. Waste Codes: Acetone: U002 (US RCRA Hazardous Waste U List) Product: Gram’s Stain Kit #3 - Decolorizer Revision Date: 10/06/2016 6/8
