β-Butyrolactone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H315, H341, H351

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer.

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. 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/ shower. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If skin irritation occurs: 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.

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 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity