Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure