2,2,4,4,6,6,8,8-Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane

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Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor Flammable liquids
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Reproductive toxicity
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. 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.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P391 Collect spillage.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Data Sources

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