Trimethyl orthoacetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H317, H319

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Irritating Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Causes serious eye irritation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

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 P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace 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 P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention 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

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Water reactive. Highly flammable.

Health hazards

May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation.

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. Hydrolyses. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.