Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity - Oral Acute toxicity - Dermal Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory sensitisation Not classified Classification not applicable Classification not possible Skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Classification not possible Category 2 Not classified Aspiration hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible Not classified

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid May cause damage to organs May cause damage to the following organs Respiratory system

Prevention

Do not breathe dust • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking • Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection

Response

IF exposed or concerned Call a POISON CENTER or doctor • In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up • Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other hazards

No information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity - Oral Not classified Acute toxicity - Dermal Not classified Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Classification not applicable Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Classification not possible Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Not classified Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified Respiratory sensitisation Classification not possible Skin sensitisation Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified Carcinogenicity Classification not possible Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible Effects on or via lactation Classification not possible Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Category 2 Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Not classified Aspiration hazard Classification not possible Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Not classified Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Not classified Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible