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Health Effects
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS:ROUTES OF ENTRY Inhalation: Yes; Skin: Yes; Ingestion: Yes HEALTH HAZARDS Not considered hazardous under normal use and handling. Nitrofurazone: (acute) Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. May cause eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. Furazolidone: (acute) Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation. Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: Possible irritation Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Not known
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS:Not considered hazardous under normal use and handling. Nitrofurazone: (chronic) Carcinogen. Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals. May alter genetic material. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (chronic) Possible mutagen.
Carcinogenicity:
Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC and OSHA. The State of California considers Nitrofurazone and Furazolidone to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
First Aid:
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water. Ingestion: Contact a physician.
