5,6-Dihydrodicyclopentadiene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H331, H335, H361, H411

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H315

Causes skin irritation

H331

Toxic if inhaled

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

H361

Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H411

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable solids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. 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. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Avoid breathing dust. 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.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. 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. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

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

Flammable solids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard