Nitrobenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H311, H331, H351, H361, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: GHS Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 4 Carcinogenicity: GHS Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity: GHS Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity, repeated exposure GHS Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 2

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H227 – Combustible liquid and vapor. H301 – Toxic if swallowed. H311 – Toxic in contact with skin. H331 – Toxic if inhaled. H351 – Suspected of causing cancer. H361 – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 – Causes damage to organs through repeated or prolonged exposure. H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P260 – Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors spray. P264 – Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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. P301+P310 – If SWALLOWED: Immediately call or POISON CENTER or a doctor. P302+352+312 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or 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. P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 – Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Harmful and possibly fatal in swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. May cause methemoglobinemia. Affects blood, liver, kidneys, liver, and reproductive system. Causes irritation to eyes and skin. Possible cancer hazard based on animal data. Combustible liquid and vapor. Target Organs: Blood, liver, kidneys, skin, and eyes.

HMIS® ratings

Health – 2* Flammability – 2 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.