Benzyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H315, H317, H318, H331, H335, H340, H350, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless - Amber No information available Emergency Overview Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Toxic to aquatic life. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H331 - Toxic if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H302 - Harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking 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 P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face 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 P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

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

Combustible material.

Health hazards

Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. . 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

Flammable liquids. Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity