1,3-Butadiene (ca. 15% in Hexane)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Blood, Heart) repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.