Terephthaloyl Chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H303, H314, H331, H371

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : Solid form Color : white May be corrosive to metals. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause damage to organs (Systemic toxicity). GHS Classification Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H371 May cause damage to organs (Systemic toxicity).

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ P363 Wash contaminated clothing 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. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs

Environmental hazards

Not classified based on available information

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) single exposure