Cresol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H311, H314, H336, H370, H372, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Heart, Kidney, Central nerv- ous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Blood, Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous sys- tem) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 2 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H370 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Heart, Kidney, Central nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Blood, Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT in- duce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish. 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