Beryllium wire

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H301, H315, H317, H319, H330, H335, H350i, H372

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Dark grey Odorless Emergency Overview Flammable solid. Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Fatal if inhaled. May cause cancer by inhalation. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H330 - Fatal if inhaled H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Fatal if inhaled. May cause cancer by inhalation.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)