1,2-Dimethoxyethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H332, H360

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Petroleum distillates Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May form explosive peroxides. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area 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 and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

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 P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable. May form explosive peroxides.

Health hazards

May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity