Sigma-Aldrich Naphthalene 99%

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable solids (Category 2), H228
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351
Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410

Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Hazard Symbols : Flammable, Serious health hazard, Health hazard/Hazardous to the ozone layer, Hazardous to the environment
Signal Word : Warning

Hazard statement(s):
H228 Flammable solid.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statement(s):
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Supplemental Hazard Statements : none

Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)
Hazard Symbols : Flammable, Serious health hazard, Health hazard/Hazardous to the ozone layer, Hazardous to the environment
Signal Word : Warning

Hazard statement(s):
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statement(s):
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Supplemental Hazard Statements : none

Other hazards:
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.


First Aid Measures

General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled:
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

If swallowed:
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling