CAUSTIC POTASH FLAKE

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 not otherwise classified Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Presents a health hazard which is not otherwise classified.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.