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Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Imme- diately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.