o-Phthalaldehyde (OPA)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H314, H317, H318, H400

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Corrosion Skin corrosion 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

phthalaldehyde

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see supplementary first aid instructions on this Safety Data Sheet). P301+P330+P331 If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Unknown acute toxicity: This value refers to knowledge of known, established toxicological or ecotoxicological values. 0 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown toxicity. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

Classification system

NFPA/HMIS Definitions 0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme · 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 Physical Hazard = 0

2.3 Other hazards

None known There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Corrosion Skin corrosion 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.