(S)-Styrene Oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H303, H311, H315, H317, H319, H332, H336, H341, H350, H361, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Appearance : liquid Color : colorless - yellow Combustible liquid. May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or re- peated exposure. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

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. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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 physicochemical hazards

Combustible liquid 2 / 9

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes se- rious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard