Acetaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H313, H319, H335, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Clear pungent Emergency Overview Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects 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 P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell 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 P330 - Rinse mouth 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. Extremely flammable.

Health hazards

Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Suspected of causing genetic defects. 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 volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.