1,2,4-trimethylbenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H319, H332, H335, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard categories

Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment 2.6 flammable liquid Flam. Liq. 3 H226 3.1I acute toxicity (inhal.) Acute Tox. 4 H332 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye Irrit. 2 H319 3.8R specific target organ toxicity - single expos- STOT SE 3 H335 ure (respiratory tract irritation) 3.10

Aspiration hazard

Asp. Tox. 1 H304 4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 chronic hazard For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 Harmonised classification (the classification of the substance corresponds to the entry in the list according to 1272/2008/ EC, Annex VI) Substance with a community indicative occupational exposure limit value

Most important adverse effects

The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/interna- tional regulations. Additional labelling requirements see section 15 of the safety data sheet

2.3 Other hazards

Vapour heavier than air, may form an explosive mixture in air: it may be ignited at some distance away from the spill resulting in flashbacks. Flowing product can create electrostatic charge, resulting sparks may ignite or cause an explosion.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Not listed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment 2.6 flammable liquid 3 Flam. Liq. 3 H226 3.1I acute toxicity (inhal.) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H332 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation 2 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 3.8R specific target organ toxicity - single expos- 3 STOT SE 3 H335 ure (respiratory tract irritation) 3.10 aspiration hazard 1 Asp. Tox. 1 H304 4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - 2 Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 chronic hazard For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 Harmonised classification (the classification of the substance corresponds to the entry in the list according to 1272/2008/ EC, Annex VI) Substance with a community indicative occupational exposure limit value The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.