SELF-HEATING SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains magnesium oxide and ascorbic acid)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H251, H315, H317, H319, H335, H341, H361

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified according to H228 - Flammable Solids Category 1, H251 - Self-Heating Substances and Mixtures Category 1, H315 - Skin Corrosion/Irritation GB-CLP Regulation, UK SI Category 2, H319 - Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2, H317 - Sensitisation (Skin) Category 1, H341 - Germ Cell 2019/720 and UK SI Mutagenicity Category 2, H361 - Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, H335 - Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 2020/1567 [1] (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from GB-CLP Regulation, UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Supplemental label elements

Not Applicable

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P235 Keep cool. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets to extinguish. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P413 Store bulk masses greater than ... kg/...lbs at temperatures not exceeding ...°C/...°F. P420 Store separately.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

Cumulative effects may result following exposure*. REACh - Art.57-59: The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date.