Nitromethane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4] WHMIS 2015: Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 2A] Carcinogenicity [Category 2] 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 2] Flammable Liquids [Category 3] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 3] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 3]

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Danger!

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes damage to: Liver May cause damage to organs: Kidney Central Nervous System May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Liver Blood Respiratory System Nervous System Kidney

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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 protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. 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. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice or attention. 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

Causes mild skin irritation. [HNOC]