Comet EC

BASF New Zealand Ltd

Revision date : 2026-01-06

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GHS09 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

104-76-7

Name of the chemical

2-ethyl-1-hexanol

Concentration

(W/W) < 5 %

General Information

Version

3.0

Revision date

2026-01-06

Product name

Comet EC

Substance name

04.08.2026

Emergency telephone

+49 180 2273112

Icons in SDS

GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

BASF New Zealand Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H332, H304, H315, H317, H335, H361, H373, H400, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302+H332

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance and mixture Aspiration hazard: Cat.1 Acute toxicity: Cat.4 (oral) Acute toxicity: Cat.4 (Inhalation - mist) Skin irritation: Cat.2 Skin sensitization: Cat.1B Reproductive toxicity: Cat.2 (unborn child) Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure: Cat.3 (irritating to respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure: Cat.2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic: Cat.1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions. (Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.

Response

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

The product does not fulfill the criteria for PBT (Persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) and vPvB (very persistent/very bioaccumulative).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Aspiration hazard: Cat.1 Acute toxicity: Cat.4 (oral) Acute toxicity: Cat.4 (Inhalation - mist) Skin irritation: Cat.2 Skin sensitization: Cat.1B Reproductive toxicity: Cat.2 (unborn child) Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure: Cat.3 (irritating to respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure: Cat.2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic: Cat.1

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