Denatured alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA HCS 2012 • Flammable Liquids 2 Skin Irritation 2 Eye Irritation 2 Acute Toxicity Inhalation 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Narcotic Effects Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 Carcinogenicity 2 WHMIS • Flammable Liquids ­ B2 Other Toxic Effects ­ D2A Other Toxic Effects ­ D2B

2.2 Label elements

OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER WHMIS • Flammable Liquids ­ B2 Other Toxic Effects ­ D2A Other Toxic Effects ­ D2B

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Toxic if inhaled May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and/or hot surfaces. ­ No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and/or bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion­proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non­sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mists, vapours, and/or spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well­ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction 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 on skin: Wash with plenty of water . Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal • Store in a well­ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

OSHA HCS 2012 • Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200 ­ Hazard Communication Standard), this product is considered hazardous. Canada According to: WHMIS

Other hazards

WHMIS • In Canada, the product mentioned above is considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).