Karl-Fischer reagent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : brown Odor : stinging

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Immune system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. 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. 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. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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: Pyridine 110-86-1 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen