TETRAMETHYLAMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLUTION,

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H300+H310, H314, H318, H331, H336, H360, H370, H372, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing mist/vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and

Classified (HNOC)

grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Additional information

75% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 75% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.