Biodiesel (all grades)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY: INHALATION - Category 4 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 AQUATIC TOXICITY (CHRONIC) - Category 2 Ingredients of unknown

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

5% toxicity

Ingredients of unknown ecotoxicity

Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 5%

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

General : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material- handling equipment. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapor.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.

Storage

Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not available.