Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
91-20-3
Name of the chemical
Naphthalene,3
Concentration
>95
General Information
Revision date
2023-03-16
Product name
Naphthalene
Product Synonyms
Tar camphor; Naphthalin; Coal tar camphor
CAS No.
91-20-3
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H302+H312, H319, H351, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H351
Suspected of causing cancer
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001287
Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 - Flammable solid H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H302 + H312 - Harmful 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 P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P260 - Do not breathe 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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
