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Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H290, H302, H314, H331, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS 7. EPA Group Standard: HSR002511 - Additives, Process Chemicals and Raw Materials (Combustible, Acutely Toxic, Corrosive) Group Standard 2020

Signal word

Danger Hazard Classifications Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity following Single Exposure - Category 3 - Respiratory Tract Irritation Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 3

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe fume, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing including eye/face protection.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] 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 P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/insert appropriate source of emergency medical advice. P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use (insert appropriate media) to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

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. P406 Store in corrosive resistant insert appropriate compatible material container with a resistant inner liner.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. DANGEROUS GOOD CLASSIFICATION Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land" Dangerous Goods Class: 8

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity following Single Exposure - Category 3 - Respiratory Tract Irritation Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 3 Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.