Phenol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H311, H314, H331, H341, H373

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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 Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 2

Environmental hazards

chronic hazard Not classified as an environmental hazard under GHS criteria.

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

Not classified as a physical hazard under GHS criteria.

Health hazards

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

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal 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. 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION OF THE INGREDIENTS OF THE HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL