2-Chloroethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H300+H310+H330, H310, H318, H330, H401, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original container. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P350 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

- none

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1), H310 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.