1,4-Dioxane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H335, H350

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. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer. May form explosive peroxides. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Hygroscopic.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H350 - May cause cancer

Prevention

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 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 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

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 P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

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. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer.

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 water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) for having endocrine disrupting properties.