1,1,3,3-Tetramethylguanidine

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire Explosion risk in case of fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store in a closed container

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified