Catechol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311, H311, H315, H317, H318, H332, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H332 - Harmful if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

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

2.3 Other hazards

May form combustible dust concentrations in air May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350)