Methylisothiazolinone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H311, H314, H317, H318, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.

Response

P301+310 IF SWALLOWED P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321: Specific treatment {see ... on this label}. P330: Rinse mouth. P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention. P361+364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.

Potential health effects

Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Very toxic to aquatic life. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1