SAFRANIN O: is a quinone-imine dye. It is an eye and skin irritant and will cause burns to the eye. Data are not available on the toxic effects, however other dyes in this sub group are potential carcinogens. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
SAFSOLV: is moderately toxic and a skin, eye and mucous membrane irritant. Dermatitis with sensitisation can develop after prolonged exposure. Inhalation can cause headache and mild disorientation. Haematuria and albuminuria have been reported.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 21
SALICYLIC ACID: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Data is not available on toxicity. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 5: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 20
Scarlet R is a disazo dye. Its toxicity has not been quantified but other dyes in this group are carcinogenic. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
SILICON CARBIDE: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Prolonged exposure to dust can cause a pneumoconiosis. Ingestion has not been reported to produce toxic effects.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
SILVER NITRATE: is a caustic substance and can cause burns. It is toxic if ingested, the silver being absorbed into the bloodstream and deposited in a variety of body tissues. It is a severe eye irritant. In contact with a combustible substance silver nitrate can cause fire. Silver nitrate splashed on to the skin will oxidise to a black compound which is difficult to remove.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SIRIUS RED: is a disazo dye. Little is known about the hazards associated with its use but other disazo dyes are toxic and carcinogenic. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM ACETATE: is moderately toxic by ingestion and is an eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant. Acute exposure to the eyes may cause redness, pain and irritation. Inhalation may cause coughing, dyspnoea and respiratory distress. Ingestion may cause nausea, sore throat, coughing and abdominal pain.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 31
SODIUM ARSENATE: is a carcinogenic and highly toxic substance that can be absorbed through the skin in doses sufficient to cause death. Inhalation or ingestion may also prove fatal.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 13: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED - Code 17
SODIUM AZIDE: is a very dangerous compound. It is combustible and can explode when heated or through concussion or friction. It reacts with metals to form explosive compounds. It may be absorbed into the body by inhalation or ingestion and is an eye and mucous membrane irritant. It is a toxin which affects the central nervous system and may cause vascular disorders. Skin or eye contact will cause redness and pain and blurred vision may result from eye contact. Inhalation may cause sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and faintness. Ingestion causes abdominal pain, dizziness and spasms.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM BARBITONE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
SODIUM BICARBONATE: is regarded as being safe but may cause mild eye irritation.
EYES - code 1; SKIN - Code 4; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 18
SODIUM BISULPHITE: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant and corrosive. Inhalation may cause sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and lung oedema. Ingestion may cause abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea and may lead to kidney damage.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM BORATE: is a toxic substance which causes depression of the circulatory system resulting in shock. It is an eye irritant. Ingestion leads to desquamation of intestinal epithelium, vomiting and diarrhoea.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 4; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 30
SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE: is extremely destructive. Contact with eyes, skin or mucous membranes will cause severe burns. It is highly toxic by all routes of exposure and may be fatal. Symptoms of toxicity include spasm, pulmonary oedema, burning, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 6: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM CACODYLATE: is a highly toxic compound which contains arsenic. It is an eye and skin irritant. The arsenic is tightly bound and only released slowly in the body so that it is unlikely to cause toxicity unless taken in large quantities or over a long period of time.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 13; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM CARBONATE: is a mild eye and respiratory tract irritant.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 4; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM CHLORIDE: is a skin and eye irritant. It produces dehydration and will irritate the stomach if ingested in large amounts. Large quantities of sodium chloride ingested over a long period of time have caused defects in neonatal laboratory animals.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
SODIUM CHROMATE: is a mutagen and suspected carcinogen. It should not be handled during pregnancy. It is a severe eye and respiratory tract irritant and may cause corneal and lung damage. It can be absorbed through skin in concentrations sufficient to cause toxicity, including liver and kidney damage. It is very toxic by ingestion with doses as low as 300 mg being fatal. Symptoms of toxicity include intestinal bleeding, jaundice, blood coagulation and renal failure.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 13: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED - Code 24
SODIUM CITRATE: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Toxicity is very low although the ingestion of large amounts may cause gastric upset and diarrhoea.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 11: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTION - Code 19
SODIUM DIHYDROGEN ORTHOPHOSPHATE: is an eye and respiratory tract irritant. It is only slightly toxic if ingested (large amounts may cause metabolic disturbances).
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 11; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM DITHIONITE: is mildly toxic and a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant. Although not flammable this substance has been known to spontaneously combust.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM β-GLYCEROPHOSPHATE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
SODIUM HYDROXIDE: causes severe burns which heal slowly. A liquid splash to the eye can cause blindness. It will cause severe damage to all mucous membranes and is toxic when ingested.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM HYDROSULPHITE: is a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant. Aqueous solutions are acidic and mildly corrosive.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: can be supplied in solution or as a solid. It is an oxidising agent and corrosive. It is a strong eye irritant and can cause permanent eye damage. In concentrated form it can cause skin irritation and burns and it will damage mucous membranes. If ingested it can cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 23
SODIUM IODATE: is an eye and respiratory tract irritant and is mildly toxic when ingested. Contact with a combustible material may cause fire.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM LACTATE: is a combustible substance that is an eye and skin irritant. There are no data on the effects of inhalation but it may be harmful if ingested.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 19
SODIUM METABISULPHITE: is an irritant and is corrosive. In the presence of moisture it will liberate sulphurous acid which can cause severe burns to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin. Ingestion will cause severe pain whilst large doses may cause colic and diarrhoea, circulatory disturbances and depression of the nervous system resulting in death.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM NITRATE: is a strong oxidising agent which is moderately toxic by ingestion and an eye irritant. There are insufficient data available on the health hazards associated with its use. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 19
SODIUM NITRITE: is a potential carcinogen and is highly toxic. It must never be handled during pregnancy. It is corrosive and burns to the eye can cause permanent damage. It is a strong irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract and can act as a skin sensitiser. Handle with great care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 6; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 27
SODIUM PERIODATE: is a corrosive substance which will cause irritation and burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion will cause gastrointestinal upset and liver damage.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 17
SODIUM PHOSPHATE: is a toxic substance and can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or ingestion. It is an eye and skin irritant. Inhalation or ingestion may cause sore throat, coughing and abdominal pain. Eye and skin contact may cause redness and pain.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE: There are insufficient data available on the toxicity of this compound. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and gastric irritation.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
SODIUM RHODIZONATE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
SODIUM SALICYLATE: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. It is moderately toxic by ingestion causing nausea, vomiting, irritation, thirst, weakness, hypotension, delirium, tachycardia and respiratory arrest. Large amounts are required to produce serious effect.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM SILICATE: is an eye skin and respiratory tract irritant. It is mildly toxic by ingestion. Inhalation can cause a pneumoconiosis. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, thirst, irritation, weakness, hypotension, hyperpnoea, delirium, tachycardia and respiratory arrest.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM SUCCINATE: the toxicity of this chemical has not been thoroughly investigated. It may be harmful by skin absorption, inhalation or ingestion. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM SULPHATE: is mildly toxic and an eye and respiratory tract irritant. In the presence of water it produces sulphuric acid which is corrosive. Avoid getting dust or powder in the eye or on moist skin.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM SULPHITE: is corrosive and an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. When inhaled it can cause sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and lung oedema. Ingestion may result in abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea and kidney damage.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
SODIUM THIOCYANATE: causes burns to eyes, skin and the respiratory tract. It is toxic by ingestion and may cause thyroid injury. Symptoms of toxicity include weakness, confusion, diarrhoea and skin rashes.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SODIUM THIOSULPHATE: is regarded as having a low toxicity. It is a mild irritant.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 26
SODIUM TUNGSTATE: is an eye and respiratory tract irritant. It is toxic by ingestion causing an unpleasant taste and gastrointestinal upset.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 11: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 17
SPERMIDINE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
STANNOUS CHLORIDE: is an eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant. It is moderately toxic by ingestion.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
STARCH: is an eye, respiratory and gastrointestinal tract irritant. It is only toxic in extremely large quantities. Dermatitis has been reported in some sensitive individuals.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 11; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE: is a combustible substance and reacts violently with water. It should not be stored or handled close to heat or naked flame. It is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Data are not available on the toxic effects.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
SUCROSE: No specific hazard is known.
EYES - Code 1: SKIN - Code 11: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 18
SUDAN BLACK B: There is little known about the toxic effects of this dye but other dyes in this group (disazo) are known to be carcinogenic. The powder is an eye and respiratory tract irritant.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SUDAN III: is a disazo dye. It is very toxic, a mutagen and a carcinogen and should never be handled during pregnancy. It is a skin and eye irritant.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SUDAN IV is a disazo dye. Its toxicity has not been quantified but other dyes in this group are carcinogenic. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
SULPHURIC ACID: is a corrosive substance and a strong irritant. It must be handled with care. It will cause severe burns to exposed skin and eyes and can cause serious respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. The vapour is also a severe irritant and corrosive. Always add acid to water and never water to acid as the heat generated may cause a violent reaction.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 20
SULPHOSALICYLIC ACID: is an eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant. Data is not available on toxicity. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 3: SKIN - Code 5: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 20