Benzoic Acid Crystal USP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible dust Target Organs: Lungs

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure Category 1

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure USH001 May form combustible dust concentration in air.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact P305+P351+P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes serious eye damage. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Repeated exposure may cause damage to lungs. Skin Causes skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reaction with susceptible persons. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause irritation.

HMIS® ratings

Health 2 Health 2 Flammability 1 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available .