Benzyl alcohol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H225, H302, H317, H319

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow aromatic Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1B Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Extremely flammable. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1B