CUMENE HEAVY ENDS (CHE)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Emergency overview Liquid. Colourless. Aromatic. Characteristic. Slight Flammable liquid and vapour. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. Readily biodegradable See Section 12 for environmental precautions.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SKIN SENSITISATION - Category 1 SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Chemical splash goggles or face shield.. 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. Avoid breathing vapour. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

Collect spillage. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

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

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation : No specific data. Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Ingestion No specific data. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.