2-Ethylhexanal

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H313, H317, H361, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Slight Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life. May be harmful in contact with skin. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin

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 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 P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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. Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May be harmful in contact with skin.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity