MANGANESE DIOXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H332, H350, H360, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and mist) Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Category 21. Exposure (Inhalation)

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic environment Category 2 1. brain

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.