Diethyl Sulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system). Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. 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 SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately 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. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.