2,6-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure