Benzyl Alcohol

Product Description

Uses of Benzyl Alcohol

• Benzyl alcohol is a prescription topical (for the skin) medication used as an anti-parasite medication.
• Benzyl alcohol is used effectively for treating lice infestations as the active ingredient in lotion shampoo with 5% benzyl alcohol.Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15minutes, keeping eyelids open.
• Benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in intravenous medications, cosmetics, and topical drugs.
• It is also used as a fragrance in perfumes and in flavoring, and is an ingredient in ointments and cosmetics.
• It is used in inks, as a photographic developer, and in dyeing nylon filament, textiles and sheet plastics.

• Ingestion: May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
• Inhalation: Vapors cause irritation of the respiratory system.
• Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.

• Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open.
• Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
• Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
• Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

• Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
• Ground all equipment containing material.
• Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
• Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

• Keep the container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
• Keep the container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
• Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Sensitive to light.

• Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the liver, central nervous system (CNS).
• Eyes: Causes eye irritation, redness, pain. May cause eye injury. Eye contact produces immediate smarting, but there is no permanent injury if exposure is brief.
• Inhalation: Mist or vapour cause respiratory tract (nose, throat), irritation. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
• It may be absorbed into the bloodstream with symptoms similar to ingestion.