Ethylbenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H332, H340, H350, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the

Aspiration hazard

1 H304

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US Labelling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe dust or mist. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use water spray for extinction. P314 - Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P403 + P235 -Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 -Store locked up. P501 -Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Eye Contact : Irritating to eyes. Skin Contact : Irritating to skin. Inhalation : Harmful by inhalation. Ingestion : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. 2.4. Additional Physical Information This material can accumulate static discharge by flow or agitation and can be ignited by static discharge.