L-W Stain, Tetrachloroethane Formula

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Blue/purple liquid, characteristic chloroform-like odor

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute-Toxicity-Oral 3 Acute-Toxicity-Dermal 1 Acute-Toxicity-Inhalation 2 Skin-Corrosion-Irritation 2 Eye-Damage-Irritation 1 Respiratory-Sensitizer 1 Germ-Cell-Mutagenicity 1 Carcinogenicity 2 Reproductive-Toxicity 1 Target-Organs-Single-Exposure 1 Target-Organs-Repeated-Exposure 1 Flammable-Liquids 2 Aquatic-Environment-Acute 2 Aquatic-Environment-Chronic 2 1 Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. No smoking. Ground container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust, fumes or mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. Specific treatment is urgent (Wash areas of contact with water). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER or physician. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish. 2