General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2026-07-17
Product name
2,2-Difluoroethanol
Substance name
2,2-Difluoroethanol
CAS No.
359-13-7
supplier name
SynQuest Laboratories, Inc
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Company Information
company name
SynQuest Laboratories, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@synquestlabs.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H301, H301+H331, H312, H315, H319, H331, H335, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flammable liquids, Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapour), Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H301+H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 - Use non-sparking tools. P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves. P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): 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 P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P314 - Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Flammable liquids, Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapour), Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Full text of H statements : see section 16