Unleaded petrol (RON 95), (RON 98)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H304, H315, H336, H340, H350, H361fd, H411

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies. F+;R12, Carc. Cat. 2;R45, Muta. Cat. 2;R46, Repr. Cat. 3;R62-63, Xn;R65, Xi;R38, R67, N;R51/53 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1 H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Extremely flammable.

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 - Causes skin irritation. Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 - May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350 - May cause cancer. Reproductive toxicity Category 2 H361fd - Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 narcotic effects H336 - May cause drowsiness or exposure dizziness. May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Irritating to skin. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Also harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects.

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Specific hazards Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause redness, itching, irritation, eczema/chapping and oil acne. Prolonged and repeated contact with the product may cause skin cancer. Components of the product may be absorbed into the body through the skin. Droplets of the product aspirated into the lungs through ingestion or vomiting may cause a serious chemical pneumonia. Material will float and can be re-ignited on surface of water. Main symptoms Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Skin irritation. Dermatitis. Ingestion may cause irritation and malaise.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Gasoline, tert-Butyl methyl ether

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 - May cause genetic defects. H350 - May cause cancer. H361fd - Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) can accumulate in the headspace of storage tanks and reach potentially hazardous concentrations. Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture.