Carbon tetrachloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311+H331, H317, H351, H372, H412, H420

Code

Statements

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Long term hazards

Category 3 aquatic hazard Hazardous to the ozone layer : Category 1

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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. P502 Refer to manufacturer/ supplier for information on recovery/ recycling.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ : Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) toxicity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Short-term (acute) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Hazardous to the ozone : Category 1 layer Other hazards