Triton X-100

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Irritating to skin Risk of serious damage to eyes VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS; MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Appearance Liquid Physical state Liquid Odour Odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic Hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Collect spillage

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other physicochemical hazards

Not applicable.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Harmful. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Causes skin irritation (pain, redness and swelling). Risk of serious damage to eyes. Impairment of vision.

Potential chronic health

Not applicable

Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable