CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE: is a corrosive substance and a severe eye irritant. Eye and skin contact may cause severe burns and corneal damage. Inhalation may cause headache, dizziness and nausea. Ingestion will cause nausea, vomiting, shock and coma.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 6: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED – 21
CALCIUM ACETATE: is a mutagen and should not be handled during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. It is toxic and an eye and respiratory tract irritant.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CALCIUM CHLORIDE: is a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant and is moderately toxic when ingested. It is hygroscopic and prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 27
CALCIUM SULPHATE: is regarded as being a low hazard substance. Ingesting large quantities may cause some mild, temporary discomfort.
EYES - Code 1; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - 14; INGESTED - Code 19
CANADA BALSAM: usually xylene or toluene based. XYLENE: is a moderately flammable liquid which is a mild eye and mucous membrane irritant. It is a primary skin irritant and a central nervous system depressant. It will defat skin and may cause dermatitis. Over-exposure has led to death from respiratory failure.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 27
CANDELILLA WAX: is a wax obtained from the plant Euphorbia antisyphilitica and is often used as a substitute for beeswax.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE: is an animal and probable human carcinogen. It is a mutagen and should never be handled during pregnancy. It is highly toxic and a central nervous system depressant which can be absorbed into the body through the skin, inhalation of the vapour or ingestion of the liquid. It defats skin, may cause dermatitis and can be absorbed through the skin in doses large enough to produce narcosis. The estimated fatal dose ranges from 1 to 10 ml.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 6; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
CARMINE: is a natural dye. It is an eye irritant. The powder has been known to harbour Salmonella cubana and should therefore be handled with care. Wash hands thoroughly after contact.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
CARNAUBA WAX: is a vegetable wax obtained from the leaves of Copernic'ia cerif'era, a Palm tree of South America and is used as a coating for tablets.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
CASTOR OIL: is relatively safe. Oils can produce fine droplets as an aerosol which can be inhaled. The effects of inhalation are cumulative and over time may produce a low grade lipid pneumonia.
EYES - Code 1; SKIN - Code 11; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 18
CATALASE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
CATECHOL: can spontaneously combust. Eye contact will cause local irritation. This is a low hazard substance which is not expected to cause serious concern.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 11: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 18
CEDARWOOD OIL: has a slight fire and explosion danger when exposed to heat or naked flame. It is a narcotic and may affect the kidneys. It is a severe irritant to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Ingestion will irritate the gastrointestinal system, bladder and kidneys and may cause headache, dizziness and nausea.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
CELESTIN BLUE: is a quinone-imine dye. Its effects have not been quantified but other dyes in this group are potential carcinogens. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
CELLOIDIN: is dissolved in a solution of equal parts absolute ethanol and diethyl ether. As such it is highly flammable and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame. (Diethyl ether vapour is heavier than air and can travel for a considerable distance along the ground to a source of ignition and flash back. It is an eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant and has narcotic properties. Alcohol consumption will enhance the toxic effects of diethyl ether).
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 23
CELLOSOLVE (2-ethoxyethanol): is a flammable substance and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame. The vapour is heavier than air and can travel along the ground for a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. It is an irritant and a neurotoxin. It is also a teratogen and should not be handled during pregnancy. This is a very dangerous substance and should be handled with the greatest of care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CESIUM CHLORIDE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE: will irritate eyes and the respiratory tract and is toxic when inhaled or ingested.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CETYL ALCOHOL: is an eye irritant. Data are not available on the effects of skin contact, inhalation or ingestion of this substance. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 13: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
CHLORAL HYDRATE: is very toxic and an eye and skin irritant. Inhalation or ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, coldness of limbs and unconsciousness.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
4-CHLORO-1-NAPHTHOL: is a toxic substance that can be absorbed through skin in doses sufficient to cause kidney and eye damage. Eye contact will cause conjunctivitis, ulceration and possible corneal damage. Inhalation and ingestion may cause eye damage, nephritis, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, delirium, vomiting, diarrhoea, circulatory collapse, anaemia, convulsions and death.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED - Code 17
CHLOROFORM: is an animal and probable human carcinogen. It is an embryotoxin and should never be handled during pregnancy. The vapour and solution are highly toxic by all routes of exposure including the skin. It is an anaesthetic and a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant. It affects the central nervous system and may cause liver and kidney damage. Overexposure can lead to death from cardiac arrest. Ingestion of alcohol enhances the toxicity of chloroform. Persons with a pre-existing liver, kidney or heart disease may be at increased risk from exposure.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 13; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
CHROMIC ACID: is a potential carcinogen and can undergo spontaneous combustion. It is a strong corrosive and can cause severe burns. Kidney damage can result from ingestion. Acute exposure to the skin and eyes causes redness, pain and localised burns. Blurred vision may also occur. Prolonged skin contact causes dermatitis. Inhalation may cause sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and laboured breathing. Ingestion may cause sore throat, abdominal spasm, vomiting and diarrhoea.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
CHROMOTROPE 2R: is a monoazo dye. The toxic effects upon humans have not been quantified but other dyes in this group are carcinogenic and very toxic. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CHROMIC POTASSIUM SULPHATE: is an eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant. Toxicity data is not available.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 6: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED - Code 21
CHROMIUM OXIDE: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. May cause allergic responses. It is toxic by ingestion. (Threshold level 0.5 mg/m).
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE: can spontaneously combust and should be stored in a cool, dry place. It is a corrosive substance and can cause severe burns. Kidney damage can result from ingestion. It is a strong oxidising agent. A splash to the eye can cause blurred vision. Inhalation may cause sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and laboured breathing.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CITRIC ACID: is a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant and a corrosive substance. It is a combustible solid and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 4; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - CODE 21
CLEARENE: is a combustible liquid. It is a potential carcinogen. It is a severe skin, eye and mucous membrane irritant. Dermatitis with sensitisation may develop after prolonged exposure. The toxic effects have not been fully investigated. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 27
COBALT CHLORIDE: is a possible carcinogen. It is an eye irritant and may cause dermatitis. Inhalation or ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and local irritation.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
COLOPHONIUM ALCOHOL: Data unavailable. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
COLOPHONY: is a dark resin distilled from turpentine and water. The effects are similar to turpentine. (TURPENTINE is an oleoresin obtained from species of Pinus, will degrease skin and can cause dermatitis. It is a central nervous system depressant and can cause headache, dizziness and nausea. Prolonged breathing of high concentrations can cause loss of coordination, unconsciousness and death. It is moderately toxic by ingestion, causing nausea, vomiting and pain. Effects of exposure are cumulative. Repeated exposure can cause central nervous system disorders).
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
CONGO RED: is a disazo dye. It is a mutagen, a potential carcinogen, highly toxic and a skin and eye irritant. It must never be handled during pregnancy. Always use a fume hood when handling this dye.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 24
COPPER ACETATE: is toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Copper compounds produce haemolysis of red blood cells, hepatic neurosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, oliguria, haemaglobinaemia, haematuria, tachycardia, convulsions, coma and death. Early symptoms of copper poisoning are metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and epigastric pain. It is an eye irritant.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
COPPER SULPHATE: is an eye and skin irritant. It is moderately toxic when inhaled or ingested leading to kidney and liver injury. Damage to the central nervous system has been recorded.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 27
CRESOL (cresylic acid) is a severe eye irritant which can cause severe pain, burns and permanent eye damage. It is very corrosive to all tissues causing skin ulceration and blistering. It is a toxic substance which can cause toxicity through all routes of exposure. Symptoms may include headache, stomach upset, depression, dizziness, menatl confusion, muscle weakness, cloudy vision and rapid breathing. In extreme cases loss of consciousness may occur with permanent damage to kidneys, liver, pancreas and spleen and death may result.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 9; INHALED - 16; INGESTED - Code 27
CRESYL FAST VIOLET: is a quinone-imine dye of the oxazin sub group. Although little is known about its toxicity, other dyes in this group are highly toxic and irritants to skin and eyes. It should be handled with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 28
CRYSTAL VIOLET: is a triaminotriarylmethane dye which is a potential carcinogen, a mutagen and is highly toxic. It is an eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant and should not be handled during pregnancy.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
CUPROLINIC BLUE: is a quinoline (aniline) dye. Its toxicity has not been quantified but other dyes in this group are very toxic and irritate eyes and skin. The powder is flammable and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 28
CYANURIC ACID: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Burns to the eyes and skin may result. It is moderately toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Symptoms of toxicity include headache, dizziness, nausea and abdominal pain.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 5: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
CYANURIC CHLORIDE: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Burns to the eyes and skin may result. It is moderately toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Symptoms of toxicity include headache, dizziness, nausea and abdominal pain.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 5: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
CYTOCHROME C: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17