PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H336, H360

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: Category 3 of the Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 (narcotic) substance/mixture Toxic to Reproduction: Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. (s) H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Exclamation mark, Health hazard

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 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. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use foam, dry chemical, CO2 or water spray for extinction. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.