2-Butoxyethyl Acetate SMR

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H312, H320

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes eye irritation.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) polyethylene (PE) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) butyl rubber Viton®; 1 - 4 hours (breakthrough time): nitrile rubber neoprene rubber; < 1 hour (breakthrough time): PVC natural rubber (latex). Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non- sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep container tightly closed. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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 attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national or international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2B