EPA Method 8270 Mega Mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very 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. 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 vapor. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. 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. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

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 Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and

Classified (HNOC)

grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Additional information

21.8% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 87.2% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. 65.4% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 65.4% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.