General Information
Revision date
2023-03-05
Product name
Butyl Formate
CAS No.
592-84-7
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8872, +81-3-5640-8902
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H335, H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity Central nervous system Single exposure [Category 2] Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation Single exposure [Category 3]
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause damage to organs Central nervous system May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
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 and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, eye protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. 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: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, dry sand or foam to extinguish.
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 2 HEALTH HAZARDS Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity Central nervous system - Single exposure [Category 2] Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation - Single exposure [Category 3] ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified
