4,4′-Dibromobiphenyl

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H318, H335, H351, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard