Acetaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H319, H335, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Not classified Acute Inhalation Toxicity Not classified Skin Corrosion/Irritation Not classified Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Not classified Skin Sensitization Not classified Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Not classified Aspiration Toxicity Not classified Acute aquatic toxicity Not classified for acute Chronic aquatic toxicity Not classified chronic Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer

Prevention

Keep container tightly closed Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosive peroxides. Hazardous polymerization may occur. Lachrymator. . Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.