Phenol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H311, H314, H318, H331, H341, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2 (Kidney, Liver, Skin, Respiratory system, Heart) - repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

H227 Combustible liquid

Health hazards

H301 Toxic if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage H331 Toxic if inhaled H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Liver, Skin, Res- piratory system, Heart) through prolonged or repeated expo- sure

Environmental hazards

Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extin- guish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235 Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. Even with proper grounding and bonding, this material can still accumulate an electrostatic charge. If sufficient charge is allowed to accumulate, electrostatic discharge and ignition of flammable air- vapour mixtures can occur.