Manufacturer Information

Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)

Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103

Phone

800-325-5832

Effective Date

2014-07-03

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause respiratory irritation.
• Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
• Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid release to the environment.
• Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
• IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
• 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 or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
• Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
• If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
• If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
• Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
• In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
• Collect spillage.
• Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• Store locked up.
• Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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