Chlorination Disinfection Byproducts Mixture 2 - 551.1

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Reproductive toxicity (fertility) Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

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

Long term hazards

Hazardous to the ozone layer Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

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. Avoid breathing 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. 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. 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. Rinse mouth. 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

0.2% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 0.9% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. 98.8% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 98.7% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.