(±)-2,3-Butanediol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Viscous liquid Liquid Clear Odorless Emergency Overview Combustible liquid. Hygroscopic Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Label Elements None required

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid

Prevention

P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P242 - Use non-sparking tools P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance

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

Combustible material. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.

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. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids.