Nitrobenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H311+H331, H351, H360, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

H360

May damage fertility or the unborn child

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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 HSR002504

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 - Combustible liquid H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

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 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P391 - Collect spillage

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates