Hexachloroethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H320, H351, H410

Code

Statements

H320

Causes eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Nervous system, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs (Nervous system, Kidney) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. Very 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/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

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

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