Dimethyl Sulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory system, Heart, Kidney, Central nervous single exposure system) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Lungs) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory system, Heart, Kidney, Central nervous system). May cause damage to organs (Lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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 under- stood. 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. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. 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. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.