1,3-Dichloroacetone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H330, H311, H314, H341

Code

Statements

H300+H330

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Fatal if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Hygroscopic. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H300 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P284 - Wear respiratory protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

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 P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Very toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Fatal if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.