CONGO RED, 1% AQUEOUS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H317, H319, H334, H341, H350, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 health hazard Resp. Sens. 1B H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis(azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulphonate)

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing. Wear eye protection / face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label). If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable