Tetramer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Very toxic to aquatic organisms VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS; MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames Color Colorless Physical state Liquid Odor Petroleum

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic Hazard Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment Avoid release to the environment 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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Collect spillage

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. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors 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: Not applicable.

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. Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable.