alpha-Methylstyrene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H317, H319, H335, H361fd, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

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Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental label elements

Not Applicable

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. 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 to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation. Material contains alpha-Methylstyrene.

Other hazards

alpha-Methylstyrene

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to H226 - Flammable Liquids Category 3, H304 - Aspiration Hazard Category 1, H317 - Sensitisation (Skin) Category 1B, H319 - Serious Eye regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2, H335 - Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3, H361fd - [CLP] and amendments [1] Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, H411 - Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Long-Term Hazard Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI