m-Cresol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H314, H351, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Cardio-vascular system, single exposure Kidney, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Cardio- vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

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. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. 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: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. Immediately 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. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Cardio-vascular system, single exposure Kidney, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system, Kidney, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard