Methyl Bromide 100

Hazard statements (CLP)

H280, H301+H331, H315, H319, H335, H341, H373, H400, H420

Code

Statements

H280

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification • Gases Under Pressure, Compressed Gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity – Oral, Category 3 • Acute Toxicity – Inhalation, Category 3 • Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 • Eye Damage/Irritation, Category 2A • Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 • Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure, Category 3 (Respiratory) • Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeat Exposure, Category 2 (Nervous system, lungs, stomach, kidney, heart) • Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Short Term (Acute) Hazard, Category 1 • Hazardous to the Ozone Layer, Category 1

Signal word

DANGER • Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H280 GHS • Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H301+H331

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. H315 • Causes serious eye irritation. H319 • Suspected of causing genetic defects. H341 • May cause respiratory irritation. H335 • May cause damage to organs (Nervous system lungs, stomach, kidney, heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 • Very toxic to aquatic life. H400 • Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. H420

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. P201 • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P202 • Do not breathe gas or vapors. P260 • Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P264 • Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P270 • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P271 • Avoid release to the environment [except for authorized use] P273 • Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P280

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. P301+P310+P330 • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P302+P352 • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P304+P340+P311 • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P305+P351+P338 • IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P308+P313 • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P332+P313 • If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P337+P313 • Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364

Storage

Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P233+P405 • Store locked up. P405

Disposal

Collect spillage. P391 • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with government regulations. (See Section 13). P501 • Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling. P502