Methyl Isocyanate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H336, H361f, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

CLP CLASSIFICATION

GHS02 flame Educational Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 health hazard Repr. 2 H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Asp. Tox. 1 H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. GHS09 environment Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS07 Xi; Irritant For Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R20-48/20-62-65 Harmful by inhalation. Harmful danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R38: Irritating to skin. F; Highly flammable R11: Highly flammable. N; Dangerous for the environment R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.

Classification system

The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature data

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Only Xn Harmful F Highly flammable N Dangerous for the environment

Hazardous Ingredients

n-hexane methyl isocyanate

Hazard statements

36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Use 11 Highly flammable. 20 Harmful by inhalation. 38 Irritating to skin. 48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility. 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Educational Skin Irrit. 2, H315; STOT SE 3, H336

Precautionary statements

2 Keep out of the reach of children. 29/56 Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point. 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Special rules for supplemental label elements for certain mixtures

Contains methyl isocyanate. May produce an allergic reaction.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable