Ammonium Benzoate Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

HMIS® ratings

2 1 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity Single Exposure Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4

Signal word

Warning Hazard Precautions: H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H302 - Harmful if swallowed.

Prevention

Precautions P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. First Aid Precautions: P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental information on this label). P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P330 - Rinse mouth. P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

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

Disposal

Precautions P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation for hazardous wastes. Single Exposure Target Organs: Not applicable Repeated Exposure Target Organs: Not applicable (According to Directive 67/548/EEC)

Hazard pictograms

Xi, Xn

Hazard statements

R22: Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Precautionary statements

S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

2.3 Other hazards

Signs and Symptoms of Potential Overexposure: Breathing dusts of this substance may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Tightness of the chest Coughing Harmful if swallowed. Expected to cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea and vomiting. Fatigue Contact with this material may cause skin irritation. Contact with eyes causes irritation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Not available.