Manufacturer Information

Name

SIGM-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)

Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103

Phone

800-235-5832

Effective Date

2017-05-28

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

• Flammable liquid and vapour
• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
• Causes skin irritation
• Causes serious eye irritation
• Harmful if inhaled
• May cause respiratory irritation
• Suspected of causing cancer
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled
• Toxic to aquatic life
• Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statements

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
• 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.
• Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
• Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
• Use only outdoor or in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid release to the environment.
• Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
• IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
• IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
• IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
• Do NOT induce vomiting.
• 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 to extinguish.
• 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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