Hexanoic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H314, H318, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

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

None identified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word