ArmaGel DT

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SUMMARY OF HAZARD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION Does not burn. Harmful by inhalation. Harmful if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. May cause harm to the unborn child. [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. China Classification Information Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals (Draft); 3. Classification drawn Legend: from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Hazard pictograms

Not Applicable

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H316 Causes mild skin irritation.

Prevention

Not Applicable

Response

P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Not Applicable

Disposal

Not Applicable

Other physicochemical hazards

Does not burn. Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point.

Health hazards

The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting. Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product Inhaled Cobalt poisoning can cause inflammation of the terminal airways (bronchioles), and cause lethargy and death within hours. Manganese fume is toxic and produces nervous system effects characterised by tiredness. Acute poisoning is rare although acute inflammation of the lungs may occur. Copper poisoning following exposure to copper dusts and fume may result in headache, cold sweat and weak pulse. Capillary, kidney, liver and brain damage are the longer term manifestations of such poisoning. Magnesium salts are generally absorbed so slowly that swallowing these cause few toxic effects, with purging being the most significant. If it cannot be removed (for example in bowel obstruction or paralysis), it may irritate the gut lining and be absorbed into the body. The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. Ingestion Not normally a hazard due to the physical form of product. The material is a physical irritant to the gastro-intestinal tract In toxic doses soluble cobalt salts produce stomach pain and vomiting, flushing of the face and ears, rash, ringing in the ears, nervous deafness and reduced blood flow to the extremities. A metallic taste, nausea, vomiting and burning feeling in the upper stomach region occur after ingestion of copper and its derivatives. The vomitus is usually green/blue and discolours contaminated skin. Poisonings rarely occur after oral administration of manganese salts because they are poorly absorbed from the gut. Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions. There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause inflammation of the skin on contact in some persons. Though considered non-harmful, slight irritation may result from contact because of the abrasive nature of the aluminium oxide particles. Thus it may cause itching and skin reaction and inflammation. Skin Contact Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material Exposure to copper, by skin, has come from its use in pigments, ointments, ornaments, jewellery, dental amalgams and IUDs (intra-uterine devices), and in killing fungi and algae. Although copper is used in the treatment of water in swimming pools and reservoirs, there are no reports of toxicity from these applications. Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected. There is some evidence to suggest that this material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons. Eye Copper salts, in contact with the eye, may produce inflammation of the conjunctiva, or even ulceration and cloudiness of the cornea. Repeated or long-term occupational exposure is likely to produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. This material can cause serious damage if one is exposed to it for long periods. It can be assumed that it contains a substance which can produce severe defects. Chronic There is limited evidence that, skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general population. Amorphous silicas generally are less hazardous than crystalline silicas, but the former can be converted to the latter on heating and subsequent cooling. Inhalation of dusts containing crystalline silicas may lead to silicosis, a disabling lung disease that may take years to develop. Animal testing shows long term exposure to aluminium oxides may cause lung disease and cancer, depending on the size of the Continued... particle. The smaller the size, the greater the tendencies of causing harm. Inhalation of cobalt powder can induce asthma, chest tightness and chronic inflammation of the bronchi. Chronic exposure to cobalt causes increase in blood haemoglobin, increased production of cells in the blood marrow and thyroid gland, discharge from around the heart and damage to the alpha cells of the pancreas. In a case of chronic abuse of magnesium citrate, symptoms seen included tiredness and severe low blood pressure which did not respond to treatment. Blood tests revealed extremely high levels of magnesium, and the patient was found to have a perforated ulcer of the duodenum. Prolonged use of magnesium hydroxide may result in stone in the stools and kidney failure. Long-term use of high amounts also results in depletion of body phosphorus stores, causing low phosphate in the blood and urine, increased absorption of calcium in the bone and debility with anorexia, weakness, bone pain, and malaise. Nickel causes a skin sensitisation which may produce a chronic eczema. At first an itch appears followed one week later by a red skin eruption with ulcers which discharge and become crusted. Soluble silicates do not exhibit sensitizing potential. Testing in bacterial and animal experiments have not shown any evidence of them causing mutations or birth defects. For copper and its compounds (typically copper chloride): Acute toxicity: There are no reliable acute oral toxicity results available. Animal testing shows that skin in exposure to copper may lead to hardness of the skin, scar formation, exudation and reddish changes. Manganese is an essential trace element. Chronic exposure to low levels of manganese can include a mask-like facial expression, spastic gait, tremors, slurred speech, disordered muscle tone, fatigue, anorexia, loss of strength and energy, apathy and poor concentration. There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not enough data to make an assessment. Overexposure to the breathable dust may cause coughing, wheezing, difficulty in breathing and impaired lung function. Chronic symptoms may include decreased vital lung capacity and chest infections.

Environmental hazards

See Section 12