Dimethyl carbonate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H413

Code

Statements

H225

Highly 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 HSR001252 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Prevention

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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

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

Disposal

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity