Direct application of the liquid to rabbit eyes has caused moderately severe injury graded 7 on a scale of 10, but in humans corneal burns have been known to recover promptly. No permanent ocular disturbances have been reported in survivors of toxic exposures. The undiluted material caused transient clouding of the cornea, iritis and excessive swelling and redness of the conjunctiva. The latter effect required 1 week for the complete recovery. Get medical attention immediately.
Death is possible from liver or kidney damage or pulmonary edema.
Remove ingested ethylene chlorohydrin by thorough gastric lavage, using tap water. If gastric lavage cannot be accomplished immediately, use syrup of ipecac. No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.