BG 244

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

A.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 AQUATIC TOXICITY (CHRONIC) - Category 3

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

41.2% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 2.8% B.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid release to the environment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. C.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.