Naphthalene

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2024-02-01

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

4

Revision date

2024-02-01

Product name

Naphthalene

Product Synonyms

Tar camphor; Naphthalin; Coal tar camphor

CAS No.

91-20-3

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

Emergency telephone

001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H313, H351, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White aromatic Emergency Overview Flammable solid. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin

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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. practically insoluble.

2.3 Other hazards

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 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

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