(R)-(-)-1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301+H311, H314, H317, H350

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow sweet Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 - May cause cancer H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

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 P233 - Keep container tightly closed 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 P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.