Pyrocatechol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H311, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H351, H361, H370, H401

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1, Category 3 Category 1 central nervous system Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation Short-term (acute) hazardous to the aquatic environment Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Use personal protective equipment as required. • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace • Protective gloves • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Avoid release to the environment

Response

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. • If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Rinse mouth.

Storage

Store locked up. • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available