(a) Chlorasan

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards This material is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200 Flammable liquids – Category 2 Eye irritation – Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure – Category 3

Signal word

DANGER! Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause cancer.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling, Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. 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 sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

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