General Information
Revision date
2020-08-11
Product name
Hexyl isothiocyanate
CAS No.
4404-45-9
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
NZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H311, H315, H319, H331, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1D - Flammable liquids: low hazard 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Dermal) 6.3A - Substances that are irritating to the skin 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 4
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H331 - Toxic if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 4 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met