Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H330, H351, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

CLP CLASSIFICATION

GHS06 skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS08 health hazard Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the respiratory tract through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation GHS05 corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS09 environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to the respiratory tract through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable *