2-Chloroacetophenone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H330, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335, H336, H371, H372

Code

Statements

H300+H330

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Beige Organic Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Moisture sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H371 - May cause damage to organs H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H300 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product evaporates slowly.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)