DHA Aromatics Standard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

a) Classification of the hazardous Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B product, namely the appropriate Carcinogenicity Category 1A category or subcategory of the hazard Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure class identified in Subparts 2 to 19 of Category 1 Part 7 or Subparts 1 to 11 of Part 8, or a

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 name that is its substantive equivalent, Flammable Liquid Category 2 or for Subpart 20 of Part 7 and Subpart Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 12 of Part 8, the category of the hazard Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A class or a description of the identified Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (b) Information elements referred to in section 3 of Annex 3 of the GHS and in paragraphs 3(1)(d) to (f) of these Regulations for each of those categories or subcategories. If the required information element is a symbol, either the name of the symbol or the symbol itself may be used:

Hazard statements

class symbols: Warning word: Danger Highly flammable liquid and vapour May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause genetic defects/. May cause cancer/. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child/. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to a suitable disposal site in accordance with local/national/international regulations. (c) Other hazards known to the supplier with respect to the hazardous product: Physical hazards not otherwise None Known classified Health hazards not otherwise classified None Known