Biphenyl

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335, H373, H400

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory system, Nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory system, Nervous sys- tem) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not breathe 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. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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 you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. 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. 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

Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory system, Nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard