Petroleum Ether, 30-80 ° C

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid

Signal word

DANGER! Danger

Potential health effects

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Potential Physical / Chemical Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Effects:

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards

which do not result None.