Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification and Hazard statement(s)

Hazard statements

Acute toxicity - inhalation 2 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity - dermal 3 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity - oral 4 Harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation 1B Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Aquatic Acute 1 Very toxic to aquatic life Aquatic Chronic 1 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.  Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapors/spray.  Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.  Wear respiratory protection  Wash any possible exposed area on body thoroughly after handling.  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.  Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.  Store locked up.  Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation  Avoid release to the environment.  If inhaled: Immediately call a poison center / doctor  Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.  Specific treatment is urgent (see section 4 on this label)  If on skin: Immediately call a poison center / doctor  Wash with plenty of water/…  Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.  If in eyes: Immediately call a poison center / doctor  Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.  If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor/…/ if you feel unwell  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 2.3

Signal word

Danger 2.4

Hazard pictograms

Skull and Crossbones Corrosion

Environmental hazards

2.5

2.3 Other hazards

Not known.