gamma-Butyrolactone Standard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Dust / Mist Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

Name of Pictograms: Flame Exclamation point

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.

Prevention

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/ventilation and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific measures see section 4. Rinse mouth. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use extinguishing media in section 5 for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable