2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H318, H360, H373

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. 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 vapours. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Flammable liquids : Category 3 Serious eye damage : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ : Category 2 (Blood) toxicity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Other hazards