PROPYLENE OXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H311, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory Tract) single exposure Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

H302 Harmful if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H340 May cause genetic defects H350 May cause cancer

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria

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 equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

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/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger.Vapours may ignite and explode.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.

NFPA Ratings

(Health, Fire, Reactivity) : 3, 4, 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory Tract) single exposure Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity