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Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage