DITHIOTHREITOL (DTT)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity - Oral Acute toxicity - Dermal Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory sensitisation Category 4 Not classified Classification not applicable Category 1 Classification not possible Skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Classification not possible Aspiration hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible Not classified Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Do not breathe dust • Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection • Avoid release to the environment

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor • Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) • Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor • IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth • IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor

Storage

Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other hazards

No information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Not classified Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Classification not applicable Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Not classified Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Not classified Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Classification not possible Skin sensitisation Classification not possible Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible Carcinogenicity Classification not possible Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible Effects on or via lactation Classification not possible Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Classification not possible Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Classification not possible Aspiration hazard Classification not possible Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Not classified Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Category 3 Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible