Cosmetic lotion

Toxicity

Risk of alcohol poisoning in excessive quantities.

Symptoms

If you ingest a large quantity, you may experience symptoms such as flushing of the face, dizziness, or vomiting, similar to being drunk. Accidental contact with your eyes may cause pain or irritation.

Recommended action

If you have accidentally licked the product or swallowed a small mouthful, drink some water and see how you feel. If you vomit or your face is red and you are in any pain, seek medical attention. Seek medical attention if you have swallowed a large amount.
If you get the product in your eye, rinse your eye thoroughly with running water. Seek medical advice if you continue to experience pain or irritation after washing.

Further information

• Cosmetic lotions generally have an ethanol content of 5–30%.
• We also make lotions which contain plant extracts and no alcohol. There is no risk of alcohol poisoning with these.
• Some aftershave and pre-shave lotions have a higher alcohol content than facial cosmetic lotions. Seek medical attention if you ingest a mouthful or more.

Hair dye

Toxicity

Agent 1: Can be highly toxic.
Agent 2: There is no need to worry if you only ingest a small amount.

Symptoms

Agent 1: Pain and irritation in mouth and throat, vomiting, stomach aches, diarrhea.
Large quantities may cause swelling in the face or throat, breathing difficulties, kidney problems or blood disorders.
If the product gets in your eyes, this may cause conjunctivitis or keratitis (inflammation in cornea).
Agent 2: Large quantities may cause pain in the mouth and throat, nausea, vomiting, and a bloated sensation in your stomach.

Recommended action

Agent 1: If you drink even a small amount, do not induce vomiting. Drink about half a cupful of milk and seek medical attention.
Agent 2: If you swallow two mouthfuls or less (10 ml), drink some milk and see how you feel.

If the product goes in your eye, rinse your eye thoroughly with running water for at least 15 minutes. If you get the Agent 1 in your eye, seek medical attention. If the product comes into contact with your skin, wash thoroughly with soap. If you experience any persistent pain or redness, seek medical attention.

Further information

• Agent 1 (dye) is an alkaline agent added to an oxidative dye. Agent 2 (developer) is an oxidant.
• N.B.: Ingredients and contents vary by product. When consulting a doctor, make sure you take something that explains the product or its ingredients (e.g., the box it came in).
  Be aware that a pre-mixed permanent hair dye which combines both an oxidative dye and an oxidizing agent contains more dye in it than a mix-it-yourself dye. Be sure to take appropriate precautions.

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