Silver Reagent Concentrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview CORROSIVE - CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE (AND SKIN) DAMAGE Risk of serious damage to eyes Very toxic to aquatic organisms VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS; MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Appearance aqueous solution Physical state Liquid Odour Odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic Hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid release to the environment

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Collect spillage

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other physicochemical hazards

Not applicable.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Impairment of vision.

Potential chronic health

Not applicable

Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable