Nitrobenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302+H332, H311, H320, H351, H361, H370, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Eye irritation : Category 3 : Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Kidney, Testes) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Thyroid, Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney, Testes, Adrenal gland) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H320 Causes eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Kidney, Testes). H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Thyroid, Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney, Testes, Adrenal gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 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. 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. 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 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known