Dicyclopentadiene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Hazardous Products Regulations

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 Not Otherwise Category 1 Classified (PHNOC) - Static- accumulating flammable liquid

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapour) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapour. May cause flash fire or explosion. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. 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. In case of fire Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray or fog to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved facility in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards

which do not result None.