Benzoic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H318, H335, H372

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

CLP CLASSIFICATION

EU-GHS/CLP] Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1)

EU Classification

Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Irritating to respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled: Lungs

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P321 Specific treatment (Reference to supplemental Safety Data Sheets.) P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

R-phrase(s)

R22 Harmful if swallowed R37 Irritating to respiratory system. R38 Irritating to skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.

S-phrase(s)

S20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S22 Do not breathing dust. S25 Avoid contact with eyes. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. S51 Use only in well-ventilated areas. S63 In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. S64 If swallowed, rinse mouth with water.

Other hazards

none