Ethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether

Hazard statements

Xn Harmful F Highly flammable Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 11 Highly flammable. R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 1 Health (acute effects) = 1 FIRE 3 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger 2.6/1 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Warning 3.7/2 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Warning 3.2/2 - Causes skin irritation. 3.3/2A - Causes serious eye irritation. 3.8/3 - May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1) Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.