Bromoethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302+H332, H351, H420

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow Petroleum distillates Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. Hazardous to the ozone layer. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H420 - Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

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 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 protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

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 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 + 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.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the ozone layer. 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

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity