1,2-Dichlorobenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H317, H319, H335, H336, H341, H370, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Sub-category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Skin sensitization : Sub-category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard