4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H312, H314, H317, H351, H410

Code

Statements

H302+H312

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white - orange Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. 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 dusts or mists. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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 water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Not classified based on available information.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes se- rious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.