CARBON DISULFIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H319, H332, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Color: transparent Physical state: liquid Odor: garlic-like

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid., Category 2, H225 Inhalation: Acute toxicity, Category 4, H332 Skin irritation, Category 2, H315 Eye irritation, Category 2A, H319 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2, H361 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, H372 *For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H332 : Harmful if inhaled. H361 : Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Supplemental label elements

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: central nervous system, heart.

Prevention

P201 : Obtain special instructions before use. P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 : Keep container tightly closed. P240 : Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 : Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 : Use only non-sparking tools. P243 : Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 : Do not breathe gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/ attention P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/ attention P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Storage

P403 + P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 : Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Potential health effects

Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache drowsiness nausea weakness nervous system effects memory loss changes in behavior irritability difficulty sleeping numbness loss of muscle coordination reproductive effects (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure) Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure: Respiratory disease or diminished respiratory capacity. Heart disease or compromised heart function. Neurological disorders