STEEL-IT Epoxy Reducer/Thinner

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies. F;R11, Xn;R20/21, Xi;R36/37/38, R66 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2 H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Highly flammable.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 H312 - Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 - Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation H335 - May cause respiratory exposure irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 narcotic effects H336 - May cause drowsiness or exposure dizziness. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Not classified for hazards to the environment. Specific hazards Vapours irritate the respiratory system, and may cause coughing and difficulties in breathing. Organic solvents may be absorbed into the body by inhalation and ingestion and cause permanent damage to the nervous system, including the brain. Contains Ethylbenzene and Methyl isobutyl ketone, which is classified as an IARC 2B chemical (Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans). Main symptoms Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin and eye irritation. Respiratory tract irritation.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Methyl isobutyl ketone, O-xylene, P-xylene, m-Xylene

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H312 - Harmful in contact with skin. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 - Do not breathe mist or vapour. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog for extinction. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P235 - Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

2.3 Other hazards

Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture.