BENZYL CHLORIDE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. May cause cancer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic to aquatic life. Precautionary

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: