Cumene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H335, H350, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless No information available Emergency Overview Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H350 - May cause cancer

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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and 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 P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.