4-tert-Butyltoluene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Heart Repeated exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Testis Repeated exposure [Category 2]

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term aquatic hazard Category 2 Label elements Pictograms or hazard symbols

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Fatal if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Liver Blood Nervous system Heart May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Testis May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Toxic to aquatic life 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 understood. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, dry sand or foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

PHYSICAL HAZARDS Flammable liquids Category 4 HEALTH HAZARDS Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects - Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Heart - Repeated exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Testis - Repeated exposure [Category 2] ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Acute aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term aquatic hazard