Phosphoryl chloride

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(CNS; respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(CNS; respiratory system; kidney)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs after single exposure(CNS; respiratory system) Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(CNS; respiratory system; kidney) Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. (as specified by the manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority.) Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

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. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Take off immediately all 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 SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.