AROMATIC CONCENTRATE GRADE 1 (Pygas)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Hazardous Product Regulations

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1 Static-accumulating flammable liquid Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapour) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapour. May cause flash fire or explosion. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Blood) (Auditory system) May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Central nervous system) (Hearing organs) May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Very 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. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. 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 protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor 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 exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray or fog to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Other hazards

which do not result None.