1,5-Pentanediol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Combustible, decomposes on heating emitting pungent smoke and fumes. Irritates eyes and skin.

Hazard statements

category According to the GB30000 series of Rules for Classification And Labelling Of Chemicals, this product is classified as Severe eye damage/eye irritation, category 2B; Skin corrosion/irritation, category 3. Causes eye irritation; causes minor skin irritation

Hazard pictograms

No Pictograms

Precautionary statements

operate airtight and pay attention to ventilation. It is recommended that operators wear chemical safety glasses, fireproof and anti-toxic work clothes and rubber gloves. Keep away from fire and heat source, smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace; use explosion-proof ventilation system and equipment. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and acids, lightly load and unload when handling, prevent damage to packaging and containers; empty containers may have harmful substances. Incident Response Refer to Part 4 First Aid Measures. Safe storage Refer to Part 7 Handling And Storage.

Disposal

Refer to Part 7 Handling And Storage.

Other physicochemical hazards

flammable liquid. Its vapour, when mixed with air, can form explosive mixtures. Combustion produces toxic carbon monoxide gas.

Health hazards

May cause inflammation of the skin. May cause inflammation of the eyes. Damaging to the respiratory system and irritating to the airways.

Environmental hazards

The substance is slightly hazardous to water