Ethyl L-(-)-Lactate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation Single exposure [Category 3]

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye damage 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. Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, face 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. Immediately 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 3 HEALTH HAZARDS Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation - Single exposure [Category 3] ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified