4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol Sodium Salt

Hazard statements (CLP)

H203, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H203

Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Explosives Division 1.3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard. Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. May cause damage to organs (Systemic toxicity) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Do not subject to grinding/ shock/ friction. 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/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Evacuate area. Explosion risk in case of fire. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in accordance with local regulations. 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

Explosives : Division 1.3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard