Petroleum Ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H372

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 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 nervous system

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: nervous system

Prevention

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • 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

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell • 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. • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Do NOT induce vomiting. • 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