1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-Isomer)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H310, H320, H332, H350, H362, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

H310

Fatal in contact with skin

H320

Causes eye irritation

H332

Harmful if inhaled

H350

May cause cancer

H362

May cause harm to breast-fed children

H373

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Effects on or via lactation Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Testes) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause cancer. May cause harm to breast-fed children. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or re- peated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Testes) 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. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid contact during pregnancy/ while nursing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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 eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Effects on or via lactation Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Testes) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard