Polyoxymethylene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H351

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Physical state: Solid Warning Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.

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

Flammable solids (Category 2) - Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) - Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) - Skin irritation (Category 2) - Serious eye damage (Category 1) - Skin sensitisation (Category 1) - Germ Cell Mutagenicity (Category 2) - Carcinogenicity (Category 2) - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. - H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. - H315 Causes skin irritation. - H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. - H318 Causes serious eye damage. - H335 May cause respiratory irritation. - H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. - H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/ hot surfaces/ sparks/ open flames/ ignition sources. No smoking - P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. - P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. - P301 + P330 + 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.