Likely to cause
Can cause
May cause
Ethohexadiol
CAS: 94-96-2
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects
Skin Sensitization – Allergic skin reactions.
Reproductive Harm – Disruption of the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.
Inherent Hazards
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
How does this chemical impact the environment?
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
Information on safer alternatives is currently fairly limited, and not easily accessible or linked to information on chemicals in the workplace. Where we have information on safer alternatives, ChemHAT will display links to existing case studies of safer alternatives for the chemical.
How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?
Eye contact
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?
Safety eyeware
Protective clothing