Naphthalene

Revision date : 2015-10-12

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2015-10-12

Product name

Naphthalene

Product Synonyms

Tar camphor; Naphthalin; Coal tar camphor

CAS No.

91-20-3

Emergency telephone

(800) 424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable solids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Target Organs - Liver, Kidney.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid Harmful if swallowed May cause cancer

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer.

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