4-Nitrocatechol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 4 Category 2 Category 2A

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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 skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation