Hexamethyldisiloxane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H410

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P273 Avoid release to the environment. 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard