Shell Polymers Monaca PE3 Heavies

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H304, H315, H336, H340, H350, H361, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards GHS classification in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Skin irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 - single exposure Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extin- guish. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P235 Keep cool.

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

May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. This material is a static accumulator. 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.