A 17 part 1

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H341, H351, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

CLP CLASSIFICATION

GHS08 health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS09 environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R22-40-48/22-68: Harmful if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Xi; Irritant R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes. Xi; Sensitising R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact. N; Dangerous for the environment R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.

Classification system

The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV) · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment

Hazardous Ingredients

1,4-dihydroxybenzene (hydroquinone) 4-(Methylamino)-phenolsulphate

Hazard statements

22 Harmful if swallowed. 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. 48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. 68 Possible risk of irreversible effects. 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Precautionary statements

22 Do not breathe dust. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable