BENZOIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H372

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - H372 Causes damage to the lung through prolonged Category 1 or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalation. GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Benzoic acid

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. (Contd. of page 1) H372 Causes damage to the lung through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalation.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 1 Fire = 1 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

2.3 Other hazards

The product does not contain any organic halogen compounds (AOX), nitrates, heavy metal compounds or formaldehydes.