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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.
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.
Hazards:
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.
First Aid Measures:
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.
Handling and Storage Precautions:
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.
Storage:
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.
Toxic Effects on Humans:
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.