Luprosil Adsorbate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance and mixture: Acute toxicity: Cat. 5 (oral) Acute toxicity: Cat. 5 (dermal) Skin corrosion/irritation: Cat. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Cat. 1 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure: Cat. 3 (irritating to respiratory system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

Disposal) Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Avoid the formation and build-up of dust - danger of dust explosion. The product does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) criteria or the vPvB (very persistent/very bioaccumulative) criteria.