3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H315, H318, H330, H335, H351, H360, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow No information available Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 - May be corrosive to metals H301 - Toxic if swallowed H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H370 - Causes damage to organs H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P234 - Keep only in original packaging P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P284 - Wear respiratory protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P308 + P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes skin irritation. Fatal if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)