Ethylbenzene reference substance for gas chromatography

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H304, H332, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids (Category B), H225 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category E), H304, H303 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category D), H332 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Category B), hearing organs, H373 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category D), H401 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs (hearing organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

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. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. 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 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards

none