Phthalic Anhydride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335, H371, H372, H412

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Skin irritation Serious eye damage Respiratory sensitisation : Category 4 : Category 2 : Category 1 : Sub-category 1A Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H371 May cause damage to organs (Systemic toxicity). H372 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original packaging. 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/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

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