Hurricane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Substances and Mixtures which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 3 ( respiratory system )

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/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. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231+P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P260 Do not breathe vapor or mist. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific treatment (see label). P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302+P335+P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin and immerse in cool water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

P402+P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.