2,2"-Azobis(isobutyronitrile)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H242, H301+H331, H361, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H242

Heating may cause a fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white Heating may cause a fire. Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS Classification Self-reactive substances and mixtures Type C Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H242 Heating may cause a fire. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or re- peated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. 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. P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F. P420 Store away from other materials.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Heating may cause a fire

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Self-reactive substances and : Type C mixtures Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 3 ard