2-Ethyl hexaldehyde

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.