Diethyl carbonate (DEC)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour colourless Odour slight GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 GHS label elements Hazard pictograms

Signal word

Warning Hazard statements

Physical hazards

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

Not classified as a health hazard under GHS criteria Inhalation: Slightly irritating to respiratory system. Skin Eyes Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Additional information

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.

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.Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids