2,2,2-trifluoroethanol

GHS

General Information

Name:

2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (TFE), proposed self-classification according to CLP criteria

Implementation:

EU

Remarks:

Substance not listed in Annex VI (table 3.1) to Regulation (EC) N°1272/2008 (CLP)

Related composition

Related composition:

2,2,2-trifluoroethanol

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable liquids

Hazard category:

Flam. Liquid 3

Hazard statement:

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H301: Toxic if swallowed.

Acute toxicity - dermal

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H331: Toxic if inhaled.

Skin corrosion / irritation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Damage 1

Hazard statement:

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Reproductive toxicity

Hazard category:

Repr. 1B

Hazard statement:

H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child <state specific effect if known > <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Specific effect:

H360F: May damage fertility (harmful effects to the testis)

Route of exposure:

inhalation

oral

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Carcinogenicity

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Hazard category:

STOT Rep. Exp. 2

Hazard statement:

H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Affected organs:

other: hematological effects;

Route of exposure:

inhalation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS02: flame

GHS05: corrosion

GHS06: skull and crossbones

GHS08: health hazard

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H301+H331: Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

H373: May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H373: May cause harmful hematological effects through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.

H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child <state specific effect if known > <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H360F: May damage fertility: harmful effects to the male reproductive system if swallowed or inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P201: Obtain special instructions before use.