D7169 Retention Time (RT) Standard in Toluene

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 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Skin irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

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/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Eyes 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. Fire In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

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

None identified.