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Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H361, H373, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.2 Label elements

SPODOS

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. Aldrich- M6250 Page 2 of 17 MERRCUK The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in 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 prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously 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. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. 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. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep con- tainer tightly closed. 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.

2.3 Other hazards

Stench.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Aldrich- M6250 Page 1 of 17 The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in MeRcK Acute toxicity Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitization Sub-category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- Category 2 (Liver, Heart) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) Category 1 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard