EPA Method 8061A Phthalate Esters Mixture

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful to aquatic life. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Hazard statements

Categories Classified in accordance with GB Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B 30000.2-2013 - GB 30000.29-2013: Flammable Liquid Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Category 2 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 5 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

Preventative Measures: 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. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Accident response: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment see section 4. 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 extinguishing media in section 5 to extinguish. Collect spillage. Safe storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container according to section 13 of the SDS.

Physical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Chemical hazards: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin

Health hazards

Route of exposure (e.g. inhalation, Inhalation, Contact, Absorption, Ingestion skin contact, eye contact, ingestion): Frequency and duration of exposure No data available (e.g. single, repeated, lifelong): Severity of the harmful effect (e.g. No data available minor, moderate or severe): Target organs (e.g. liver, kidneys, Liver, Kidney, and Heart. lungs, skin, etc.): Category of effect (e.g. irritation, skin No data available allergic reaction, birth defect, tumor, hematological effect, etc.): Symptoms and signs appearing post- None Known exposure: Conditions known to be exacerbated No data available following exposure:

Interactions with other chemicals

No data available capable of increasing toxicity (e.g. methyl ethyl ketone is able to enhance the neurotoxicity of n-hexane):

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful to aquatic life.

2.3 Other hazards

None Known