General Information
Revision date
2019-07-19
Product name
gamma butyrolactone (GBL)
Product Synonyms
ACID; 4-HYDROXYBUTANOIC ACID LACTONE; GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID LACTONE; 2-OXOTETRAHYDROFURAN; TETRAHYDRO-2-FURANONE; 4-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID LACTONE; GAMMA BL; BLO; C4H6O2
CAS No.
96-48-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
chemical intermediate for chemical synthesis, solvent in cleaning formulations
Emergency telephone
00966-359 9985
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
International Diol Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318, H336, H433
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This substance is classified based on Directive 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation) Gamma Butyrolactone CAS 96-48-0 Purity: >99% Trace Impurities: butanediol, acidic materials, acetals and aldehydes
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of Labeling in accordance with the CLP Regulations:
2.2 Label elements
Specific International Suppl. Conc. Index No Chemical EC No CAS No
Hazard pictograms
Limits, Notes Class and Identification
Hazard statements
M- Category Code(s) factors Code(s) Acute Tox. 4; Xn, Xi; R22- H302, H318, ƛ butyrolactone 202-509-5 96-48-0 Eye Dam. 1; GHS07 GHS08 100 36 H336 STOT SE 3;
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Basis for Classification This substance is classified based on Directive 1272/2008/EC and its amendments (CLP Regulation, GHS) Gamma Butyrolactone (96-48-0)
Signal word
Danger Hazard(s): H302: Harmful if swallowed H433: Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Prevention
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330: Rinse mouth.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to all governmental regulations. Incineration is a preferred method. SAFETY DATA SHEET Emergency overview: DANGER Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Avoid skin contact. Potential chronic health effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No carcinogenic effects reported MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: See Section 11. REPRODUCTION TOXICITY: See Section 11. 2.2. Label: See table above.
2.3 Other hazards
None known
