3M Controltac Adhesive Remover R231

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid: Category 3. Acute Toxicity (inhalation): Category 4. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A.

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity: Category 1B. Carcinogenicity: Category 2. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure): Category 1. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure): Category 3. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure): Category 1.

Hazard pictograms

Flame | Exclamation mark | Health Hazard |

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs: sensory organs | Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: nervous system | May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: sensory organs |

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use a fire fighting agent suitable for flammable liquids such as dry chemical or carbon dioxide to extinguish.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations. 33% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.