Tetramethyl Orthosilicate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Lungs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs (Lungs). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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/ 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. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

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 occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off 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.