Carbon Disulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H331, H335, H336, H341, H360, H371, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Heart) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). May cause damage to organs (Heart). Causes damage to organs (Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) 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. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

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

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Heart) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard