CYCLOHEXANE - IP585 CALIBRATION STANDARD

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Identification: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID & VAPOR. Can accumulate static charge. Vapor is heavier than air and may spread long distances and accumulate in low-lying areas. Distant ignition and flashback are possible. Liquid can float on water and may travel to distant locations and/or spread fire. Mild central nervous system depressant. High vapor concentrations may cause headache, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. SKIN IRRITANT. Causes moderate skin irritation. Aspiration hazard. Swallowing or vomiting of the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs. GHS LABELING SYMBOLS:

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. For IATA Proper Shipping Name and identification, refer to Section 15 of this text. Please refer to Section 11 & 15 for Health Hazard information.