ACETOIN POWDER SYNTHETIC

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H318, H373

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Flammable solids 2 H228 Flammable solid. GHS08 Health hazard Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to the respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalation. GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. (Continuation of page 1)

2.2 Label elements

Pictograms on label shall be in the shape of a square set at a point and shall include a black hazard symbol on a white background with a red frame sufficiently wide to be clearly visible. The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS05 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Acetoin Powder

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H373 May cause damage to the respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalation.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Additional information

Exposure may cause a serious lung disease (called bronchiolitis obliterans). The damage to the lungs can be permanent, severe and can lead to death. Individuals exposed to Acetoin who have persistent cough and/or shortness or breath should see a physician immediately and evaluated for lung disease. Employers should provide exposed employees with lung function tests and respiratory health questionnaires before beginning to work with Acetoin and at least every six months thereafter. A licensed physician should review the tests to look for decreases in lung function over time. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 2 Fire = 2 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable (Continuation of page 2)

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.