Ethyl Chloride
WARNINGS
For external use only. Do not spray in eyes.
Skin Absorption of Ethyl Chloride can occur; no cases of chronic poisoning have been reported. Ethyl Chloride is known as a liver and kidney toxin; long term exposure may cause liver or kidney damage.
Contents under pressure. Do not store above 120°F. Best stored at room temperature.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
PRECAUTIONS
Inhalation of Ethyl Chloride should be avoided as it may produce narcotic and general anesthetic effects, deep anesthesia or fatal coma with respiratory or cardiac arrest.
Ethyl Chloride is FLAMMABLE and should never be used in the presence of an open flame, or electrical cautery equipment.
When used to produce local freezing of tissues, adjacent skin areas should be protected by an application of petrolatum. The thawing process may be painful, and freezing may lower local resistance to infections and delay healing.
Generic Name: Ethyl Chloride
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