Epichlorohydrin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

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Danger!

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Fatal if inhaled Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Harmful to aquatic life Causes damage to: Liver Respiratory System Kidney Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Respiratory System Kidney Central Nervous System

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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. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. 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.

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 cause polymerization. [HNOC]