Dimethyl sulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H314, H317, H330, H335, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards GHS classification in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 - single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer.

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 flame and hot surfac- es. - No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. 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. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P303 + P361 + P353 + P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical atten- tion. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.