Acetaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H319, H335, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable Liquids (Category A), H224 Eye irritation (Category A), H319 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category B), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category A), H350 Acute toxicity (Category E), Respiratory system, H335 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category D), H402

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin 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.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

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 disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosive peroxides. Photosensitizer. Lachrymator.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids (Category A), H224 Eye irritation (Category A), H319 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category B), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category A), H350 Acute toxicity (Category E), Respiratory system, H335 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category D), H402