EPO-PHEN FF Epoxy Phenolic - Base

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Emergency overview Liquid. Grey. Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. None known. Please refer to the SDS for additional information. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice or attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice or attention. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SKIN SENSITISATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 2 SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 3 LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

Collect spillage. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Inhalation : No specific data. Skin contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Ingestion : No specific data. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known. Please refer to the SDS for additional information.