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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids : Category 2

Health hazards

Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity Specific target organ : Category 1A toxicity - repeated : Category 1 exposure, Blood

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 3

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. : Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

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 in a dry & 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 : This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, result in GHS classification bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.