DA 2C (ANHYDROUS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315+H320, H335, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H370 May cause damage to organs. THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED UPON DATA BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. HOWEVER, NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN- DATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. continued)

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242– Use only non– sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye and face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. P313+P337 If eye irritation persists, get medical attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam forextinction. P403 Store in a well ventilated place. P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2B) Skin irritation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

Potential health effects

Organ Description Eyes Causes irritation to the eyes. Can cause painful sensitization to light. Can cause a form of chemical conjunctivitis and cause corneal damage. Ingestion Can cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Systemic toxicity and acidosis can occur. Advanced stages can lead to respiratory failure,, kidney failure, coma and death. Inhalation Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Vapors may cause diz- ziness or suffocation. Systemic toxicity and acidosis can occur. Advanced stages can lead to respiratory failure,, kidney failure, coma and death. Skin Causes moderate skin irritation. Can cause dermatitis by de-fatting the skin from prolonged or repeated contact. Chronic Long term repeated oral exposure to ethanol may result in the development of progressive liver injury with fibrosis. Repeated ingestion of ethanol by pregnant mothers has been shown to adversely affect the development of the fetal central nervous system and progression of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Overexposure Repeated exposure to ethanol may aggravate previous liver condition. Skin contact may aggravate dermatitis.