Color Agent Brown

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with paragraph (d) of §1910.1200; Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Flammable Liquid Category 3

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Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements

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. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. First Aid Measures: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation for hazardous wastes.

2.3 Other hazards

Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.