Benzophenone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H320, H350, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver, Kidney) 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. Causes eye irritation. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) 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 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 eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. 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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard