NAPHTHALENE

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Skin Sensitization - Category 1A Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( blood , eyes , respiratory system , Hematopoietic System , Cardiovascular system , Central Nervous System , kidneys , liver ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 ( Hematopoietic System , Cardiovascular system , Central Nervous System , respiratory system , liver , kidneys , bone marrow ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 2 ( lungs , liver ) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage. 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. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see label).

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Heated material may cause thermal burns.