Epicatechin gallate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Emergency overview Liquid. Silver. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. 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 skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. IF IN EYES: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Classification of the : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Narcotic effects) - Category 3 Section 2. Hazards identification Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity: 1.7% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 54.5%

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

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 breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.

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 skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. 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 or doctor. 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

Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage 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 watering redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following nausea or vomiting headache drowsiness/fatigue dizziness/vertigo unconsciousness Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following pain or irritation redness dryness cracking blistering may occur Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following stomach pains 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

No known significant effects or critical hazards

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.