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Hazard statements (CLP)

H205, H224, H272, H319, H350

Code

Statements

H205

May mass explode in fire

Classification (GHS-US)

Expl. 1.5 H205 Flam. Liq. 1 H224 Ox. Liq. 3 H272 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Carc. 1B H350

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US Labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS03 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H205 - May mass explode in fire H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H350 - May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

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, open flames, sparks - No smoking. P220 - Keep/Store away from combustible materials. P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible materials. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P250 - Do not subject to friction, grinding, shock. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective gloves, protective clothing. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Do NOT attempt to fight fire. P370+P380 - In case of fire: Evacuate area. P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire. P373 - DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. P401 - Store as defined in the Explosives Act of Canada and the provisions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regulations contained in 27 CFR part 555. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container according to local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.

Other hazards

Ingestion may cause methemoglobinemia. Initial manifestation of methemoglobinemia is cyanosis, characterized by navy lips, tongue and mucous membranes, with skin color being slate grey. Further manifestation is characterized by headache, weakness, dyspnea, dizziness, stupor, respiratory distress and death due to anoxia. If ingested, nitrates may be reduced to nitrites by bacteria in the digestive tract. Signs and symptoms of nitrite poisoning include methemoglobinemia, nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, hypotension, fainting and, possibly shock.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not available