Pierce Reagent C

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes damage to organs Highly flammable liquid and vapour Appearance No information available Physical state Liquid Odour No data available Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Keep cool.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours can travel considerable distances to a source of ignition where they can ignite, flash back, or explode. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Can cause poisoning if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin. Symptoms of poisoning may appear even after several hours. Medical examination necessary even merely on suspicion of intoxication.

Potential chronic health

Target organ(s)

Environmental hazards

Not applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1