ASTM D7096 Response Factor (RF) Standard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 1 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation Category 4 Eye Irritation Category 2A Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harmful if inhaled Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye irritation

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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protection equipment as required. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage. Hazardous to aquatic environment.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.