Benzyl alcohol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(CNS; kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3(Narcosis) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(CNS)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 2 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes serious eye irritation Causes damage to organs after single exposure(CNS; kidney) May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(CNS) Toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Heating may cause fire.