General Information
Revision date
2016-06-27
Product name
o-Phthalaldehyde
CAS No.
643-79-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent Scientific research and development
Emergency telephone
866-536-0631, 301-431-8585, +1-301-431-8585, +(55)-2139581449
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Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H314, H317, H318, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
Signal word
DANGER
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Hazard statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Potential health effects
eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. Skin Causes burns. inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Specific effects Carcinogenic effects None. Mutagenic effects None. Reproductive toxicity None. Sensitization Not Applicable. Target Organ Effects None under normal use conditions. HMIS Health 4 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0
