1,4-Dioxane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H351, H370, H372, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 central nervous system Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1, Category 2 Category 1 kidneys, liver, central nervous system Category 2 respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: kidneys, liver, central nervous system H373 - May cause damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: respiratory system

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Use personal protective equipment as required. • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep container tightly closed • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment • Use only non-sparking tools • Take precautionary measures against static discharge • Keep cool

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up. • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available