VM&P Naphtha

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H336, H340, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure Aspiration hazard : Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

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. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. 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. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Potential health effects

Carcinogenicity: IARC Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans 100-41-4 Ethylbenzene ACGIH Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans 100-41-4 Ethylbenzene