METHYL-2 BUTYRALDEHYDE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, dermal Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Sensitization, skin Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. 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.

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 or rash 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. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise After prolonged contact with highly porous materials, this product may spontaneously combust.

Additional information

100% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity.