Ethylbenzene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : characteristic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Sensory organs Aspiration hazard, Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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 electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity IARC: 100-41-4 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen