Polysorbate 20

Company name

Cayman Chemical Company

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H319

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

Code

Statements

P261

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P272

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352

IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P305+P351+P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.

P333+P313

IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313

IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362+P364

Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

CLP CLASSIFICATION

2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]:]] Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Skin Sensitization, Category 1

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1 Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]:

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements

P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection as specified by the manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Response

P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention.

Storage

Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.

Potential health effects

Causes serious eye irritation. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory system irritation. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.