General Information
Version
3.2
Revision date
2025-11-18
Product name
Ethyl Proxitol Acetate
CAS No.
98516-30-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Speciality solvent
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Shell Chemical LP
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Warning
Physical hazards
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
Health hazards
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Environmental hazards
Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip- ment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extin- guish. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regula- tions.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air- vapour mixtures can occur.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) - single exposure