Benzaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H319, H332, H335, H360, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H411 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. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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

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 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. 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

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