Ethylbenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H332, H340, H350, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225) Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 (H304) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 (H332) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B (H340) Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 (H412)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H332 - Harmful if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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 P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting 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

2.3 Other hazards

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 (H225) Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 (H304) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 (H332) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B (H340) Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 (H412)