Naphthalene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H320, H330, H351, H410

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable Solids (Category A) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category B) Skin irritation (Category A) Eye irritation (Category A) Carcinogenicity (Category B) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H320 Causes eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category B) Skin irritation (Category A) Eye irritation (Category A) Carcinogenicity (Category B) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A) 2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements