PS9-MGT15-12000 (Media A)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview black, tan solid. Self-heating; may catch fire. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergic or asthmatic symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Classification according to GHS

according to GB 30000.2-GB 30000.29) Self-Heating Substances and Mixtures - Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 5 (1% unknown ) Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 5 (50% unknown ) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Dust/Mist - Category 3 (17% unknown ) Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Respiratory Sensitization - Category 1 Skin Sensitization - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 1 ( kidneys , respiratory system ) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 ( respiratory system , immune system , kidneys , lungs ) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Self-heating; may catch fire. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergic or asthmatic symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. （kidneys , respiratory system ） Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. （respiratory system , immune system , kidneys , lungs ） Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. Store bulk masses at temperatures not exceeding manufacturer recommendations. Store away from other materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Statement(s) of Unknown Acute Toxicity Dermal 50% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Oral 1% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Inhalation 17% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity. Statement(s) of Unknown Aquatic Toxicity 12% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute aquatic toxicity. 62% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown chronic aquatic toxicity.

Other physicochemical hazards

Self-heating; may catch fire. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergic or asthmatic symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental effects

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

In normal use, as installed and maintained according to product literature, this material in its final form is not expected to be hazardous. The product gets hot as it first adsorbs water. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.