METHYL ACETATE FOR SYNTHESIS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H332, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

-DSD Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)] Classification of the substance or mixture

Health hazards

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Narcotic effects - Category 3 - Warning (CLP STOT SE 3) H336 Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning (CLP Eye Irrit. 2) H319 Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 - Warning (CLP Acute Tox. 4) H332

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids - Category 2 - Danger (CLP Flam. Liq. 2) H225

Hazard pictograms

F Highly flammable Xi Irritant

R-phrase(s)

R11 Highly flammable. R36 Irritating to eyes. R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

S-phrase(s)

S2 Keep out of the reach of children. S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S29 Do not empty into drains. S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary statements

• General P102: Keep out of reach of children. P103: Read label before use. P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Prevention

P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, …, equipment. P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No smoking. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P370+P378 In case of fire Use for extinction

Storage

P403+P233: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. • Disposal considerations P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

Other hazards

The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Classification : F; R11 R66 R67 Xi; R36 Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Health hazards : Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Narcotic effects - Category 3 - Warning (CLP : STOT SE 3) H336 Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning (CLP : Eye Irrit. 2) H319 Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H332 Physical hazards : Flammable liquids - Category 2 - Danger (CLP : Flam. Liq. 2) H225