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Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H316

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SUMMARY OF HAZARD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION Liquid. Highly flammable. Classification [1] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by ; 2. Classification drawn from Catalog of Hazardous Chemical; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No

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Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H316 Causes mild skin irritation.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Liquid. Highly flammable. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Toxic smoke/fumes in a fire

Health hazards

The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by sleepiness, reduced alertness, loss of reflexes, Inhaled lack of co-ordination, and vertigo Animal testing shows that the most common signs of inhalation overdose is inco-ordination and drowsiness Inhalation of high concentrations of gas/vapour causes lung irritation with coughing and nausea, central nervous depression with headache and dizziness, slowing of reflexes, fatigue and inco-ordination Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may be damaging to the health of the individual Ingestion of ethanol (ethyl alcohol, "alcohol") may produce nausea, vomiting, bleeding from the digestive tract, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea Effects on the body Blood concentration Effects Mild: impaired vision, co-ordination and g/L reaction time; emotional instability Moderate: Slurred speech, confusion, inco-ordination, emotional instability, disturbances in perception and senses, possible blackouts, and impaired objective performance in standardized tests. Possible double vision, flushing, 1.5-3.0 g/L fast heart rate, sweating and incontinence Slow breathing may occur rarely and fast breathing may develop in cases of Ingestion metabolic acidosis, low blood sugar and low blood potassium Central nervous system depression may progress to coma Severe: cold clammy skin, low body temperature and low blood pressure Atrial fibrillation and heart block have been reported. Depression of breathing may occur, respiratory failure may follow 3-5 g/L serious poisoning, choking on vomit may result in lung inflammation and swelling Convulsions due to severe low blood sugar may also occur. Acute liver inflammation may develop The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the individual Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material Skin Contact Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected There is some evidence to suggest that the material may cause moderate inflammation of the skin either following direct contact or after a delay of some time. Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterised by redness, swelling and blistering Direct contact of the eye with ethanol (alcohol) may cause an immediate stinging and burning sensation, with reflex closure of the lid, and a temporary, tearing injury to the cornea together with redness of the conjunctiva. Discomfort may last 2 days but usually the injury heals Eye without treatment There is evidence that material may produce eye irritation in some persons and produce eye damage 24 hours or more after instillation Severe inflammation may be expected with pain Based on experiments and other information, there is ample evidence to presume that exposure to this material can cause genetic defects that can be inherited Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed Chronic This material can cause serious damage if one is exposed to it for long periods. It can be assumed that it contains a substance which can produce severe defects Ample evidence exists that this material directly causes reduced fertility Prolonged exposure to ethanol may cause damage to the liver and cause scarring. It may also worsen damage caused by other agents There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is not enough data to make an assessment

Environmental hazards

See Section 12 Other hazards Cumulative effects may result following exposure Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect