Heavy Aromatics

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Asp. Tox. 1 Flam. Liq. 3 Acute Tox. 2 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Irrit. 2A Skin Sens. 1 Carc. 2 Repr. 2 (fertility) Repr. 2 (unborn child) STOT SE 3 (irritating to respiratory system) STOT RE (Central nervous system, Auditory organ) 2 Aquatic Acute 1 Aquatic Chronic 2 M-factor acute: 1 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system, Auditory organ) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

Response

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.