PETROLEUM ETHER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H340, H350i, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA defined hazards Hazards for the product as sold

Physical hazards

Hazards for the product as sold Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity (inhalation) Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Aspiration hazard Category 1 Hazards for the product as sold

Environmental hazards

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

Long term hazards

Hazards for the product as sold

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer by inhalation. Toxic 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing mist/vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise No additional hazards are known to be associated with the expected conditions of use at the classified (HNOC) time of publication. This document does not address hazards that may arise from uses not reasonably anticipated by the manufacturer

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Hazards for the product as sold Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard Hazards for the product as sold OSHA defined hazards Not classified.