Methyl salicylate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H313, H317, H318, H361, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow Strong Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H412 - Harmful 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 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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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

None identified.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product evaporates slowly. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.

2.3 Other hazards

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