CUMENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H351, H371, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Emergency overview Liquid. Colourless. Aromatic. penetrant Flammable liquid and vapour. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Call a POISON CENTER or physician. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Classification of the : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 substance or mixture CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE - Category 2 LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Chemical splash goggles.. Wear protective clothing Recommended: Chemical-resistant protective suit. . Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Collect spillage. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact No specific data Inhalation No specific data Skin contact No specific data Ingestion No specific data Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.