Phenol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311+H331, H314, H335, H336, H341, H351, H361, H371, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid No information available Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H371 - May cause damage to organs H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting 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. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________________