UN 2055, Styrene Monomer, Stabilized, 3,III. Styrene Monomer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. IN USE, MAY FORM FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR-AIR MIXTURE. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND NAUSEA AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSIOUSNESS.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation, Asp. Tox. 1, Carc. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, Flam. Liq. 3, Skin Irrit. 2, STOT RE 1, STOT SE 3 NE, STOT SE 3 RTI Symbol(s) of Product Signal Word Danger GHS HAZARD STATEMENTS Flammable Liquid, category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. Skin Irritation, category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation, category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Acute Toxicity, Inhalation, category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. STOT, single exposure, category 3, RTI H335 May cause respiratory irritation. STOT, single exposure, category 3, NE H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Carcinogenicity, category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. STOT, repeated exposure, category 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Aspiration Hazard, category 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable Liquid, category 3 Skin Irritation, category 2 Eye Irritation, category 2A Acute Toxicity, Inhalation, category 4 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. STOT, single exposure, category 3, RTI STOT, single exposure, category 3, NE Carcinogenicity, category 2 STOT, repeated exposure, category 1 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard

category 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): 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. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam, water spray to extinguish. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.