Phenylisothiocyanate (PITC)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H314, H317, H318, H334, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Australian SDS Statement Classified according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia. Hazardous Substance. Non-Dangerous Goods.

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1

Physical hazards

1 Flammable liquids Category Number Category 4

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

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 H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H227 - Combustible liquid

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable