Rhodamine B

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust. 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/ eye protection/ face protection.

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. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 3 ard