4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol for synthesis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H312, H314, H317, H410

Code

Statements

H302+H312

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the hazardous chemical Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - acute haz- ard Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - chronic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. 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 or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. 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 or doctor/ physi- cian. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

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. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Skin sensitization : Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - acute haz- ard Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - chronic hazard