Epichlorohydrin

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H314, H317, H330, H341, H350, H361, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation 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, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory system, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory system, Kidney). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Kidney) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

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. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. 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/ 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. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all 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 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : 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, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard