METHYL ACETATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2 of the Flammable Liquids: Category 2 substance/mixture Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. (s) H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Storage P405 Store locked up Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Exclamation mark

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray for extinction. Precautionary P403+P233+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.