General Information
Revision date
2013-05-03
Product name
OCTANES
Product Synonyms
C8-H18, "octane isomers", "aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent"
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Company Information
company name
chemwatch
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Flammability Toxicity Body Contact Reactivity Chronic SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 RISK SAFETY ■ Highly flammable. • Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. ■ Irritating to skin. • Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. ■ Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause • Avoid contact with skin. long- term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. ■ HARMFUL- May cause lung damage if swallowed. • Wear suitable protective clothing. ■ Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. • Wear suitable gloves. ■ Inhalation and/or ingestion may produce • Use only in well ventilated areas. health damage*. ■ Cumulative effects may result following • Keep container in a well ventilated place. exposure*. ■ May produce discomfort of the respiratory • Do not empty into drains. system*. ■ Repeated exposure potentially causes skin • To clean the floor and all objects contaminated dryness and cracking*. by this material, use water and detergent. * (limited evidence). • Keep container tightly closed. • This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. • Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. • If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (show this container or label). • Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. • Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. • This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.