Methyl 4-acetyl-2-methylbenzoate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H312+H332, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H302+H312+H332

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 3 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1B AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 2 This product is classified in accordance with the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Chemical Control Act

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor. H311 - Toxic in contact with skin. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H318 - Causes serious eye damage. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. P242 - Use non-sparking tools. P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges. P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P391 - Collect spillage. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Never use water to extinguish. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P302 + P312 - IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338, P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P321 - Specific treatment (see the label).

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

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 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 3 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1B AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 2 This product is classified in accordance with the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Chemical Control Act.