Pure Forms - Colorless, fuming, oily liquid. Odor - Penetrating, ammonialike. Uses - Chemical intermediate, antioxidant, heat stabilizer, corrosion inhibitor, nickel plating, chain extender in polymerization, component of rocket fuel, military applications. Avoid sources of extreme heat or ignition including sparks or fire. Other Names - Hydrazine anhydrous, Levoxine.
Caution is advised.
Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to hydrazine may include severe eye irritation, facial numbness, facial swelling, and increased salivation. Hydrazine vapor may immediately irritate the nose and throat. Headache, twitching, seizures, convulsions, and coma may also occur. Gastrointestinal signs and symptoms include anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Hydrazine is toxic to the liver, ruptures red blood cells, and may cause kidney damage.