1,3-Dibromopropane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H315, H319, H341, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver, Blood) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system). May cause damage to organs (Liver, Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

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

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Blood) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard