Pyrogallol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312+H332, H315, H319, H341, H412

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Sensitivity to light. Air sensitive. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 - Toxic if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H312 + H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

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 P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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

Harmful if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 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

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.