2-Ethoxyethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H320, H332, H360, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 central nervous system, blood system, kidneys, liver Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood system, testes

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H320 - Causes eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system, blood system, kidneys, liver H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: blood system, testes

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

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 ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. • 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 cool Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available