Potassium Metabisulfite food grade (E224)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H315, H318, H402

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance and mixture Acute toxicity: Cat.5 (oral) Skin irritation: Cat.2 Serious eye damage: Cat.1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H318 Causes serious eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.

Response

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 physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered. If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity: Cat.5 (oral) Skin irritation: Cat.2 Serious eye damage: Cat.1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.3