Methylglyoxal, 40% Aqueous Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 Health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects GHS05 Corrosion Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Methylglyoxal (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. GHS05 Corrosion Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.