PYROGALLIC ACID

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 22. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1.Respiratory tract irritation. 2.Blood, Respiratory system, Kidney, Liver Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 100 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

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

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

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: