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Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H351, H370, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Flammable liquids: Category 4 Acute toxicity, Oral: Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation: Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal: Category 3 Skin corrosion: Category 1B Serious eye damage: Category 1 Skin sensitization: Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity: Category 3

Hazard pictograms

GHS 05, GHS 06, GHS 08

Signal word

Danger! HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Hazard statements

 H227: Combustible liquid.  H301: Toxic if swallowed.  H311: Toxic in contact with skin.  H331: Toxic if inhaled.  H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.  H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.  H351: Suspected of causing cancer.  H370: Causes damage to organs.  H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

 P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/.../hot surfaces. ... No smoking.  P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.  P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.  P201: Obtain special instructions before use.  P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.  P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.  P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.  P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.  P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.  P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.  P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.  P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

 P370+378 In case of fire Use water for extinction  P301+310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician  P330: Rinse mouth.  P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water  P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.  P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.  P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.  P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting  P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower  P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.  P333+313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs Get medical advice/attention  P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.  P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention  P307+311 IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician  P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

 P405: Store locked up.  P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.  P403+235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

 P501: Dispose of contents/container to local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

 No additional information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification Flammable liquids: Category 4 Acute toxicity, Oral: Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation: Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal: Category 3 Skin corrosion: Category 1B Serious eye damage: Category 1 Skin sensitization: Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity: Category 3 Label Elements Hazard Pictogram: GHS 05, GHS 06, GHS 08. Signal Word: Danger! HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: HAZARD STATEMENTS  H227: Combustible liquid.  H301: Toxic if swallowed.  H311: Toxic in contact with skin.  H331: Toxic if inhaled.  H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.  H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.  H351: Suspected of causing cancer.  H370: Causes damage to organs.