Octachlorodibenzofuran

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 1 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.