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Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. [1] Flammable Liquid Category 3, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Determined by Chemwatch using GHS/HSNO criteria 3.1C, 6.1E (respiratory)

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.