Heptane

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Environmentally Damaging Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Flammable Flammable liquids, category 2 Irritant Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3 Skin irritation, category 2

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard, category 1 STOT SE 3. Asp. Tox. 1. Aq AcTox 1. Aq ChTox 1. Flam. Liq. 2. Skin Irrit. 2.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep container tightly closed. Wash … thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Collect spillage. IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). In case of fire: Use … for extinction. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in a dry place. Dispose of contents/container to …. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS B2 D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)