Acetaldehyde

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Sensitization, skin Category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful 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. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. 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. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Additional information

None.