Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview: Colourless liquid with etheral odor. Flammable liquid. During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Not classified Based on all known information, this product is not harmful.

Environmental hazards

Not classified The product has no obvious harm to the water environment.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour.

Prevention

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. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. In case of fire: Use water fog or fine spray, dry chemical fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid. During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

2.3 Other hazards

This product has not been found to have other hazards which are outside the scope of GB30000.2-29.