Het Anhydride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver, Heart, Lung, Stomach Repeated exposure [Category 2]

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term aquatic hazard Category 3 Label elements Pictograms or hazard symbols

Signal word

Warning Hazard statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Liver Heart Lung Stomach May cause respiratory irritation Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, eye protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse. 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. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell.

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 Not classified HEALTH HAZARDS Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation - Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver, Heart, Lung, Stomach - Repeated exposure [Category 2] ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Acute aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term aquatic hazard