Acetaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H319, H335, H341, H351

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Not Classified

Health hazards

Acute Tox. 4 - H302 Eye Irrit. 2 - H319 Muta. 2 - H341 Carc. 2 - H351 STOT SE 3 - H335

Environmental hazards

Not Classified

2.2 Label elements

EC number 200-836-8

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing vapour/ spray. P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.