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Vodka EHS

From Material Safety Data Sheet

Vodka Chemical names: Ethanol
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure.
Skin Contact: Causes moderate skin irritation. May cause cyanosis of the extremities.
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Chronic Exposure: May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. Prolonged exposure may cause liver, kidney, and heart damage.
Acute Effects: No data
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Warning! Causes severe eye irritation. Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes respiratory tract irritation. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver, kidney and heart damage. Causes moderate skin irritation.
Other information: Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver

What does this mean?

It may be in your liquor cabinet but do not drink large quantities or bathe in it. Alcohol can cause serious drying and irritation of skin and eyes. If you get vodka in your eyes flush immediately with large quantities of water for 15 minutes. If you experience difficulty breathing when using vodka get medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless medical personnel advise.

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