Monoethanolamine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Ammonia odour Most important hazards: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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/physician. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. May be corrosive to metals. Contact with most metals will generate flammable hydrogen gas.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Ammonia odour. Most important hazards: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification : Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4 Skin corrosion - Category 1 Eye Damage - Category 1 Carcinogen - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (respiratory)