Pyrogallol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H315, H319, H332, H341, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 3 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H402: Harmful to aquatic life. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.

Response

P301+310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water 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. P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment {see ... on this label}. P330: Rinse mouth. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Potential health effects

Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled or in contact with skin. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Toxic if swallowed. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 3 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 3