Metaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H301, H313, H361, H412

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid White Slight Emergency Overview Flammable solid. Toxic if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Sensitivity to light. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

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. May be harmful in contact with skin. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3