Acetaldehyde

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. 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 heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Keep container tightly closed. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. In case of fire Use appropriate media for extinction. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. 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.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.