METHYL-2 BUTYRIC ACID

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. 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. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Additional information

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.