p-Dithiane-2,5-diol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H317, H318

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Off-white Stench Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Stench.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 - Toxic if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Stench. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.