Ethylmagnesium Chloride (ca. 18% in Tetrahydrofuran, ca. 2mol/L)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H260, H302, H314, H335, H351, H371, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : liquid Highly flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spon- taneously. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irrita- tion. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs (Nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H371 May cause damage to organs (Nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney) 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/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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. 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. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool wa- ter/ wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. 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 physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spon- taneously. 2 / 10

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to or- gans through prolonged or repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified based on available information

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Substances and mixtures which : Category 1 in contact with water emit flam- mable gases Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney) repeated exposure