The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, liver and blood , resulting in convulsions and formation of methaemoglobin. Exposure at high concentrations may result in death. The effects may be delayed.
Medical observation is indicated.
The substance may have effects on the liver and blood , resulting in formation of methaemoglobin. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure, the symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.