ALDEHYDE C-6 FCC (HEXANAL)

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes skin and eye irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

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/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Hazard(s) not otherwise After prolonged contact with highly porous materials, this product may spontaneously combust.

Additional information

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.