Pentachlorophenol Standard

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 1 Flammable Liquid Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 Label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

Name of Pictograms: Flame Skull and crossbones

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilation and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.... IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment see section 4. Specific measures see section 4. Rinse mouth. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use extinguishing media in section 5 for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container according to section 13 of the SDS.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable