Substantial methanol exposure can result in “nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death,” the FDA said on its website. READ MORE...
Signs and symptoms of methanol poisoning include headache, dizziness, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, back pain, difficulty breathing, cold extremities, lethargy, and lack of coordination. Eye exposure can also cause a burning sensation accompanied by tearing, redness, and swelling. Direct contact with the liquid may cause conjunctivitis and corneal burns. High exposures may result in blindness and death. READ MORE...
Isopropyl Alcohol is a common chemical used in a variety of industrial and consumer capacities. Isopropyl Alcohol is colorless, however it does have a strong odor and is a flammable chemical compound. Isopropyl alcohol is also known as 2-propanol, sec-propyl alcohol, IPA, or isopropanol. READ MORE...
This week, EPA updated the entries for two products on List N to show they have now been tested directly against SARS-CoV-2. These are the first List N products for which the agency has reviewed laboratory testing data and approved label claims against SARS-CoV-2. READ MORE...
Employers should identify and purchase EPA-registered disinfectants that meet the criteria for use against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to AIHA. The SARS-CoV-2 virus, first identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019, causes the COVID-19 respiratory disease. READ MORE...
