Catechol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H350, H361, H370, H401

Code

Statements

H301+H311

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Skin irritation Serious eye damage : Category 3 : Category 2 : Category 1 Skin sensitisation Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1 : Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

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 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

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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