SOLVENT 631

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Flammable Liquids, Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Flame DANGER H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

Prevention

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: DANGER! Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors may travel across the ground and reach remote ignition sources causing a flashback fire danger. Can cause severe lung damage and may be fatal if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause CNS depression.

Potential health effects

EYES: Vapors may be irritating to the eye. SKIN: Irritating to skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. INGESTION Harmful may cause lung damage if swallowed INHALATION: Vapors expected to be slightly irritating. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE EYES: Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision. SKIN: Skin irritations signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling and/or blisters. INGESTION: If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever. INHALATION: Respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat, coughing, and/or difficulty breathing. Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: Cardiovascular system. Central nervous system (CNS). COMMENTS HEALTH: Possibility of organ or organ system damage from prolonged exposure. Refer to toxicology section 11 for detailed information.