Carbon tetrachloride

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Category 4 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2A irritation Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (liver, kidney) (repeated exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (respiratory organs) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 1 Aquatic chronic Category 1 Hazardous to the ozone layer Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if inhaled May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs (liver, kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure May cause damage to organs (respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.