Acetaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H319, H335, H340, H350, H361, H413

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001069 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H350 - May cause cancer H340 - May cause genetic defects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing 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 P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth 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

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4