MA EPH Aromatic Hydrocarbon Standard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic to aquatic life.. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause cancer. May cause genetic defects. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Hazard statements

Categories Classified in accordance with GB Skin Sensitisation Category 1 30000.2-2013 - GB 30000.29-2013: Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Category 2 May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Toxic 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. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment see section 4. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage. Safe storage: Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Physical hazards

Not applicable Chemical hazards: May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause cancer. May cause genetic defects. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Health hazards

Route of exposure (e.g. inhalation, Inhalation, Absorption, Ingestion, Skin contact, Eye contact 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, Eyes, Skin, Nervous System, Respiratory Tract 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. Toxic to aquatic life..

2.3 Other hazards

None Known