Coal Tar

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal Hazard Statement(s) Symbol Word Acute Toxicity, Inhalation - 3 Toxic if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. Germ Cell Mutagenicity - 2 May cause cancer. Carcinogenicity - 1A May damage fertility or the unborn child. Reproductive Toxicity - 1A Danger May cause central nervous system depression, respiratory irritation drowsiness Single Target Organ Toxicity or dizziness and damage to lungs, liver and blood cells. (STOT) Single Exposure - 2 Causes skin irritation. Skin Irritation - 2 Causes serious eye irritation. Eye Irritation - 2A May cause allergic skin reaction. Sensitization - Skin - 1A

Signal word

and precautionary statement(s) Hazard Hazard Classification Signal Hazard Statement(s) Symbol Word Acute Toxicity, Inhalation - 3 Toxic if inhaled May cause genetic defects Germ Cell Mutagenicity - 2 May cause cancer Carcinogenicity - 1A May damage fertility or the unborn child Reproductive Toxicity - 1A Danger May cause central nervous system depression, respiratory irritation drowsiness Single Target Organ Toxicity or dizziness and damage to lungs, liver and blood cells STOT) Single Exposure - 2 Causes skin irritation Skin Irritation - 2 Causes serious eye irritation Eye Irritation - 2A May cause allergic skin reaction Sensitization - Skin - 1A

Response

Storage/Disposal If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep Do not breathe dusts / gas / mist / vapor / spray. comfortable for breathing. Use only outdoors or in well ventilated areas. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue protection / face protection. Rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical Store in well ventilated place. Obtain special instructions before use. advice/attention. Store locked up. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off Dispose of contents in accordance and understood. contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin with Federal, Provincial/State and Wash thoroughly after handling. irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. local regulations. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Contaminated work clothes must not be allowed out of the workplace. If exposed, concerned or feel unwell: Get medical advice/attention, call a poison center or doctor.

2.3 Other hazards

None Known 2(d) Unknown acute toxicity statement (mixture): None Known