(S)-(-)-Glycidol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Central nervous system Single exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver, Digestive tract, Kidney, Central nervous system, Repeated exposure [Category 2] Spleen

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Toxic if inhaled Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs Central nervous system May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Liver Digestive tract Kidney Central nervous system Spleen May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. 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 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. If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

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.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May cause polimerization.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

PHYSICAL HAZARDS Flammable liquids Category 4 HEALTH HAZARDS Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Central nervous system - Single exposure [Category 1] Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation - Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Liver, Digestive tract, Kidney, Central nervous system, - Repeated exposure [Category 2] Spleen ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified