Astro 6928 Part 1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health: Acute Toxicity (Dermal), Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation), Category 4 Skin Corrosion, Category 2 Eye Corrosion, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity, Category 1B Target Organ Toxicity (Single exposure), Category 3 Aspiration Hazard, Category 1 Environmental: Acute Hazards to the Aquatic Environment, Category 3 Physical: Flammable Liquids, Category 3

2.2 Label elements

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Health hazards

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Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard). May damage fertility or the unborn child (state specific effect if known)(state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard). Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash ... thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Do NOT induce vomiting. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/...if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...if you feel unwell. 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 skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not Available EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Liquid IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: WARNING! Flammable Liquid and Vapor. May affect the central nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin, cause irritation and burns. May be harmful if inhaled or swallowed.

Potential health effects

EYES: Contact may cause eye irritation. SKIN: Can cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin. SKIN ABSORPTION: Not Available INGESTION: Not Available INHALATION: High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness). REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Not Available

Teratogenic Effects

Not Available CARCINOGENICITY: Refer to Section 11 for additional details regarding this statement. MUTAGENICITY: Not Available

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye Contact