Ammonia (ca. 4% in Ethanol, ca. 2.0mol/L)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 2] WHMIS 2015: Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Sensitization - Respiratory [Category 1] Germ Cell Mutagenicity [Category 1B] Toxic to Reproduction [Category 1A] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 3] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 2] Flammable Liquids [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 2]

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Danger!

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause genetic defects May damage fertility or the unborn child Toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes damage to: Respiratory System May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Liver May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Nervous System Lung

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Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If on skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice or attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).

2.3 Other hazards

May develop pressure [HNOC]