Nitromethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302+H332, H351, H361

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless sweet Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Heating may cause an explosion. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child 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. Flammable liquid. Heating may cause an explosion.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

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

Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity