2,4-Dichloroaniline

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Blood) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Blood) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes eye irritation. May cause damage to organs (Blood). May cause damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. 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. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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 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.