Benzoyl Peroxide

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Flammable solids, category 1

Health hazards

Carcinogenicity, category 2 Irritant Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4 Environmentally Damaging Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Flam. Sol. 1 Acute Oral Tox. 4 Carc. 2 Aquatic Acute 1 Aquatic Chronic 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing cancer Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand Keep out of reach of children Read label before use Obtain special instructions before use Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/equipment Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction Collect spillage Store locked up Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS B4 D2A NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)