1,3-Dioxolane (stabilized with BHT)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H341, H361

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

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. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

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

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity