2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H318, H336, H360, H370, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Respiratory system, Gas- trointestinal tract) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system). H373 May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system, Gastroin- testinal tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

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

None known