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Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H314, H317, H331, H335, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification under CHIP Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1), H370 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

2.2 Label elements

Label elements under CLP

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. FORM040 – v2.0.0 Revised April 2025 1 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Re- move contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Restricted to professional users.

Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CHIP: Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1), H370 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.