Propylene Oxide

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B 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. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause cancer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause genetic defects.

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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.