Nitrobenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H336, H351, H360, H401, H412

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 (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Nervous system, Blood, Liver, male reproductive organs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Nervous system, Blood, Liver, Kidney, male reproductive repeated exposure organs) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system, Blood, Liver, male repro- ductive organs). Causes damage to organs (Nervous system, Blood, Liver, Kidney, male reproductive organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapors. 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 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 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. 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

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system, Blood, Liver, male reproductive organs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system, Blood, Liver, Kidney, male reproductive repeated exposure organs) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 3 ard