Fragrance Materials Association Reference Material

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

a) Classification of the hazardous Skin Sensitisation Category 1 product, namely the appropriate Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure category or subcategory of the hazard Category 1 class identified in Subparts 2 to 19 of Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Part 7 or Subparts 1 to 11 of Part 8, or a Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A name that is its substantive equivalent, Flammable Liquid Category 3 or for Subpart 20 of Part 7 and Subpart 12 of Part 8, the category of the hazard class or a description of the identified (b) Information elements referred to in section 3 of Annex 3 of the GHS and in paragraphs 3(1)(d) to (f) of these Regulations for each of those categories or subcategories. If the required information element is a symbol, either the name of the symbol or the symbol itself may be used:

Hazard statements

class symbols: Warning word: Danger Flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to a suitable disposal site in accordance with local/national/international regulations. (c) Other hazards known to the supplier with respect to the hazardous product: Physical hazards not otherwise None Known classified Health hazards not otherwise classified None Known