1,6-Diaminohexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H317, H361, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. 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 SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard