Capsaicin

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H317, H318, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

Classification according to GHS

Section

Hazard categories

Hazard

Hazard statements

3.1O acute toxicity (oral) (Acute Tox. 3) H301 3.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation (Eye Dam. 1) H318 3.4R respiratory sensitisation (Resp. Sens. 1) H334 3.4S skin sensitisation (Skin Sens. 1) H317 3.8R specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract ir- (STOT SE 3) H335 ritation) see SECTION 16 H301 Toxic if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Signal word

Danger Danger

Prevention

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml

Hazard pictograms

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

2.3 Other hazards

There is no additional information.