Ethylene Oxide (ca. 1.0mol/L in Tetrahydrofuran)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4] Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 4] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 2] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 2A] Germ Cell Mutagenicity [Category 1B] Carcinogenicity [Category 1B] Toxic to Reproduction [Category 1B] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 2] 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]

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Hazard statements

Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Highly flammable liquid and vapor May cause cancer May cause genetic defects May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to: Central Nervous System May cause damage to organs: Nervous System May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs: Liver Blood Kidney Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs: Respiratory System through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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Prevention

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

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. If exposed Call a poison center or doctor. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice or attention. If exposed or concerned: Call a poison center or doctor. Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with US EPA guidelines for the classification and determination of hazardous waste listed in 40 CFR 261.3. (See Section 13)

2.3 Other hazards

HNOC] May cause polimerization. May form explosive peroxides