Phenol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312+H332, H314, H336, H341, H351, H361, H372, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Skin) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 + H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H373 May cause damage to organs (Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Skin) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. 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 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. 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 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Central nervous system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Skin) icity - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard