Pyrogallol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H335, H341, H412

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity 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 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). 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. 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. 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.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. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off 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 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : 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 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 3 ard