HYDRANALChloroform

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : sweet

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, Liver, Kidney

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes 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. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity NTP: Chloroform 67-66-3 Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen. IARC: Chloroform 67-66-3 Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans ACGIH: Ethanol 64-17-5 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen Chloroform 67-66-3 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen