Pyruvic Acid Ethyl Ester

EU Classification

WHIMIS Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 WHIMIS Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Flammable liquid and vapour

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Prevention

Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor Eyes Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

No information available.