Acetaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H315, H319, H335, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1/2.2 Classification of the Substance or Mixture and Label Elements

Classification according to GHS

According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) Flammable Liquids (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin Irritation (Category 2) Eye Damage/Irritation (Category 2A) Germ Cell Mutagenicity (Category 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure; Respiratory Tract Irritation (Category 3) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard (Category 3)

Hazard statements

Identification (According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 H335 May cause cancer. H402 May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303/P361/P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with P304/P340 water/shower. P305/P351/P338 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator. May form explosive peroxides. Photosensitizer.