Diethylbenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Emergency overview Liquid. Clear. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Section 2. Hazards identification Classification of the : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 5 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 3 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 3 Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity: 1.7%

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

toxicity: 1.7%

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. Use non- sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Avoid breathing vapor. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Suitable extinguishing media : Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid and vapor.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact Adverse symptoms may include the following pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following respiratory tract irritation coughing nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following irritation redness dryness cracking Ingestion No specific data Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.