AP Color Reagent B

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Irritating to eyes HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames Appearance clear liquid Physical state Liquid Odour Odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 5 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour May be harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable; may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours can travel considerable distances to a source of ignition where they can ignite, flash back, or explode. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a doctor immediately. If symptoms persist, call a doctor. Harmful. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Causes severe irritation (tears, blurred vision and redness). Irritating, but will not permanently injure eye tissue.

Potential chronic health

Contains a known or suspected reproductive toxin

Environmental hazards

Not applicable

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable