Isobutyl Nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H331, H341, H350, H370, H372, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 3 : Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory sys- tem, Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Immune system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Blood, Respiratory sys- tem)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system, Cardio- vascular system, Central nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Immune system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting 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 skin 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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known