Fluorescent Mounting Media

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Hazard Type Skin Sensitizer; Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate CAS No 121-79-9 EC No 204-498-2 GHS Acute toxicity, Category 4, oral; H302 | Skin sensitisation, Category 1; H317

Hazard statements

H302 : Harmful if swallowed. H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements

P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Symbols of Danger GHS07 Warning

Principle Routes of Exposure

Information on the main route of exposure for propyl-3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (mostly referred to as propyl gallate, PG) in the industrial context is not available. In non-occupational situations resorption of minor amounts is assumed to occur via the digestive tract and the skin. INHALATION RISK: There is a lack of specific information on industrial exposure conditions and, likewise, of studies on pulmonary resorption. However, possible resorption via the respiratory tract should be assumed SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE Only insufficient information on the irritative potential; moderate sensitising potential LONG-TERM EXPOSURE: Allergic skin diseases, blood-damaging potential (in animal experiments). The product is a Mixture. It May Cause the following symptoms. EYES: Redness. Pain SKIN: May be absorbed. Redness. Pain INGESTION: Abdominal pain. Sore throat.