n-Heptane Primary Reference Fuel (PRF)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Aspiration hazard, Category 1 H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Skin irritation, Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. Specific target organ systemic toxicity - H336: single exposure, Category 3 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 1 H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.2 Label elements

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Hazardous ingredients which must be listed on the label:  142-82-5 n-Heptane