Naphthalene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H317, H320, H351, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable solids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system, Eyes) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system, Eyes) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system, Eyes). Causes damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system, Eyes) through prolonged 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. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. 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 skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. 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

Flammable solids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Skin sensitization : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system, Eyes) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system, Eyes) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard