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EC/CAS
91-20-3
Name of the chemical
Naphthalene,3
Concentration
>95
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
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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