PROPYLENE OXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302+H312, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

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, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip- ment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash 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/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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/ atten- tion. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam to extinguish.

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.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory system) - single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 3 hazard Other hazards