8-Bromooctanoic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H335

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2012 OSHA Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Inhalation Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to industrial incineration plant

Supplemental label elements

None

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.