HYDRANAL-Buffer Base

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : characteristic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Eyes, Nervous system, Systemic toxicity

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

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. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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/doctor. 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 ACGIH: Ethanol 64-17-5 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen