4"-Hydroxyacetanilide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, digestive system, Heart, Kidney, Central nervous single exposure system) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system, Testes) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Kidney) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Thyroid) 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. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage to organs (Liver, digestive system, Heart, Kidney, Central nervous system). May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system, Testes). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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 exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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.