Diacetyl

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H317, H318, H331, H351, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory organs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory organs) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory organs). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. 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 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. 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. 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.

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

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory organs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory organs) repeated exposure