2,2"-Azobis(isobutyronitrile)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Self-reactive substances and mixtures : Type C Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Heating may cause a fire. Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful 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/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. 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. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: 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 container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store away from other materials.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.