ETHYL 3-ETHOXYPROPANOATE (EEP)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Emergency overview Liquid. Colorless. Flammable liquid and vapor. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Classification of the : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 substance or mixture

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. Use non- sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Keep container tightly closed.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Suitable extinguishing media : Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid and vapor.

Health hazards

Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact No specific data Inhalation No specific data Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following irritation dryness cracking Ingestion No specific data Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

No known significant effects or critical hazards

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form explosive peroxides. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.