2,4,6-Trimethylphenol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H401, H410

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing 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

Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard