PS 501 Part A

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H242, H314, H317, H330, H341, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 4 ORGANIC PEROXIDES - Type F ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITISATION - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 2 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Heating may cause a fire. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe vapour.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice or attention. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Store separately.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Not applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Temperature control may be required. Hazardous decomposition may occur. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 4 substance or mixture ORGANIC PEROXIDES - Type F ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITISATION - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 2 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1