Vulkem 171 PRIMER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 2 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 22. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. 2. hearing Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 10.17 % Acute toxicity, dermal 31.79 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 64.51 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 55.55 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 56.45 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 48.66 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: 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/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved facility in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged

Classified (HNOC)

even in bonded and grounded equipment.