Diphosgene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310+H330, H314

Code

Statements

H300+H310+H330

Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless No information available Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Moisture sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 1 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

P310 - 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 or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Decomposes in contact with water.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.