4-(Chloromethyl)benzoic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H334

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification Emergency Overview

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Lachrymator. WHMIS Classification D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Respiratory sensitiser Corrosive Material Corrosive GHS Classification Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1) GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Pictogram

Signal word

Danger Hazard statement(s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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.

Health hazards

3 Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes Causes eye burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Respiratory sensitiser E Corrosive Material Corrosive GHS Classification Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1)