PHENYLHYDRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 3 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Precautionary

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: