PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H313, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H313: May be harmful in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: 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.