1-HEXANOL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral : Category 4 Acute toxicity, Dermal : Category 4 Eye irritation : Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. : Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store at ambient temperature in a dry and well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not : Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded result in GHS classification and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.