PROPYLENE OXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H311, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Oily liquid. Colour Colourless to yellowish Odour Ethereal

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause heritable genetic damage May cause cancer. Safety Hazards Extremely flammable. 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. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Skin: Toxic in contact with skin. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. 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 Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 3 hazard H402 Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life.

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.

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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. 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. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all 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.

Other physicochemical hazards

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Vapours are heavier than air. Vapours may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. 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.

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 : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 3 hazard