Carbon tetrachloride

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H317, H331, H351, H372, H402, H412, H420

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

H311

Toxic in contact with skin

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

H331

Toxic if inhaled

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H402

Harmful to aquatic life

H412

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H420

Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

Code

Statements

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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.

P272

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P308+P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313

IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362

Take off contaminated clothing.

P403+P233

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405

Store locked up.

P501

Dispose of contents/container to ...

P502

Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P502 Refer to manufacturer/ supplier for information on recovery/ recycling.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapidly absorbed through skin.