THORIUM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H351

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to GHS

Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1 Carcinogenicity: Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Hazard pictograms

Health hazard, Corrosion

Prevention

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 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): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.