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Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Flammable Liquids, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour H319: Causes serious eye irritation H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P233: Keep container tightly closed P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge P242: Use only non-sparking tools P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling P261: Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapors/spray P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

P370+378: In case of fire, use dry chemical to extinguish 2 of 8 P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell

Storage

P403+235: Store in cool/well-ventilated place P501: Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations P403+233: Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place – if product is as volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere P405: Store locked up Hazard Rating System: HMIS: Health - 2 Flammability - 3 Physical - 0 PPE - X NFPA: Health - 1 Flammability - 3 Instability - 0 Special Hazard - OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: (Acute and Chronic): Vapor harmful. May cause dizziness, headache, watering, of eyes, irritation of respiratory tract, drowsiness, nausea, and numbness in fingers, arms and legs. Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause central nervous system depression and narcosis. May lead to unconsciousness Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects: May cause skin irritation. Liquid is absorbed readily and can transport other toxins into the body. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects: This material is an eye irritant. Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing. May cause corneal injury Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects: Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed – can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation Chronic Exposure Effects: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other physiological damage. May cause weakness, fatigue, skin irritation, and numbness in hands and feet. May cause target organ or system damage to the respiratory system, nervous system, kidney, blood system, and liver Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, heart Medical Conditions Generally Skin, eye, respiratory and asthma, cardiac irregularities Aggravated By Exposure: 3 of 8