Erbium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid No information available Emergency Overview Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases.

Health hazards

The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1