PYROGALLIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H341, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

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

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

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. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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 Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment