General Information
Revision date
2020-06-10
Product name
Paraquat Dichloride, 1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium Dichloride
CAS No.
347841-45-6
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Company Information
company name
C/D/N Isotopes Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311, H315, H319, H330, H335, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
H315
Causes skin irritation
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H330
Fatal if inhaled
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
H372
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Physical state: Solid Warning Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eyes GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals):
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) - Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1) - Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) - Skin irritation (Category 2) - Eye irritation (Category 2A) - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system - Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. - H315 Causes skin irritation. - H319 Causes serious eye irritation. - H330 Fatal if inhaled. - H335 May cause respiratory irritation. - H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray - P280 + P284 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ respiratory protection. - P301 + P 330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. - P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. - P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. - P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. - P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.