PERCHLOROETHYLENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H336, H351, H370, H373

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (Liver, Kidney, Blood, Immune system) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or re- peated exposure.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2 (Liver, Kidney, Blood, Immune system) - repeated exposure