2,5-Dichlorothiophene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Flammable liquid and vapor Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Suspected of causing cancer

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity