(+/-)-Propylene oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H315, H319, H331, H335, H340, H351, H361, H412, H432

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1A - Flammable liquids: very high hazard 6.1D - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 6.3A - Substances that are irritating to the skin 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.6A - Substances that are known or presumed human mutagens 6.7B - Substances that are suspected human carcinogens 6.8B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 9.1C - Substances that are harmful in the aquatic environment 9.3B - Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001220

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H432 - Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge 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 eye protection/ face protection

Further information

Hazardous polymerization may occur