Heptaldehyde

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

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. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. 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 in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 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 cool.

Disposal

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

Additional information

100% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.