Catechol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H350, H361, H401

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. 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. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard