Petroleum ether

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Manufacturer Information


Name

SIGMAN-ALDRICH


Address

3050 Spruce Street
Saint Louis, 63103


Phone

1-800-424-9300


Effective Date

2015-10-12


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NFPA

2

4

0

HMIS

Health

2

Flammability

4

Physical Hazard

0

Personal Protection


Signal Word

Danger


Hazard Statements

  • H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
  • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P210: Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P240: Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241: Use explosion -proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
  • P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapurs/ spray.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
  • P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
  • P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
  • P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
  • P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P391: Collect spillage.
  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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