3-Methyl-5-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

13.9% toxicity: 72.2% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 72.2%

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

Collect spillage. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Principle Routes of Exposure

Not available.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Contains a substance that may emit formaldehyde if stored beyond its shelf life and/or during cure at curing temperatures greater than 60C ( 140F).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 3 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A AQUATIC TOXICITY (ACUTE) - Category 2 AQUATIC TOXICITY (CHRONIC) - Category 2 Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity: 13.9% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity: 72.2% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 72.2%