Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Miscible with water. Soluble in most organic solvents. Avoid heat, sparks, flames. Strong oxidizing agents.
Vapour is harmful on prolonged exposure or in high concentration.
Absorption, which occurs swiftly from the gastrointestinal tract, causes euphoria, with subsequent dizziness, inebriation, paralysis, diminished reflex, excitability, cyanosis, narcosis and respiratory paralysis. Repeated exposure may cause chronic eye irritation. Defatting, drying and cracking of skin. Mild dermatitis, allergic skin rash. Swallowing concentrated chemical may cause severe internal injury.