Vinyl Toluene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Water white liquid. Aromatic odour. Flammable liquid - Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 Eye damage/irritation- Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (Respiratory irritation) Aspiration toxicity - Category 1

Most important adverse effects

Flammable liquid.Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Aspiration hazard. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse effects. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

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 and ventilating equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mist or vapours. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam to extinguish. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

No

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May polymerize when heated or on contact with incompatible materials. Polymerization is a highly exothermic reaction and may generate sufficient heat to cause thermal decomposition and/or rupture containers. Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of larger amounts may cause defects to the central nervous system (e.g. dizziness, headache). Inhalation of high concentrations may cause dizziness, disorientation, incoordination, narcosis, nausea or narcotic effects. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin. Environmental precautions: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Avoid release to the environment. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.