Petroleum ether

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H340, H350, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

CLP CLASSIFICATION

EU-GHS/CLP] Flammable liquids (Category 2) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)

EU Classification

Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Highly flammable. May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Harmful may cause lung damage if swallowed. Harmful danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H36 1f Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. none Restricted to professional users. According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

R-phrase(s)

R45 May cause cancer. R46 May cause heritable genetic damage. R48/20 Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R65 Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R11 Highly flammable. R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.

S-phrase(s)

S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets. S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Restricted to professional users.

Other hazards

none