CAIROX Potassium Permanganate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 GLOBAL HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) OF CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE Oxidizing solid, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4 Aquatic toxicity (acute), Category 1 Aquatic toxicity (chronic), Category 1

Signal word

DANGER Label Codes: GHS03, GHS07, GHS09

Hazard statements

H272, H302, H400, H410 H272 May intensify fire, oxidizer H302 Harmful, if swallowed H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water for extinction P501 Dispose of contents/container to appropriate places P273 Avoid release to the environment. CAIROX®Potassium Permanganate EC- SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) ��������������������� European Parliament and of the Council, of 16 December 2008 and amending Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2007 concerning REACH MSDS # CP-103 Revision Date: November 2010 Supercedes: August 2010 (contd.) 8,22, 50/53 HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. This substance is hazardous in the European Union according to the latest adaptations to Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008 and (EC) No 1907/2006.

Hazard pictograms

O, Xn, N

2.3 Other hazards

EYE CONTACT Potassium Permanganate is damaging to eye tissue on contact. It may cause burns that result in damage to the eye. SKIN CONTACT Momentary contact of solution at room temperature may be irritating to the skin, leaving brown stains. Prolonged contact is damaging to the skin. Concentrated solutions at elevated temperature and crystals are damaging to the skin. INHALATION Acute inhalation toxicity data are not available. However, airborne concentrations of potassium permanganate in the form of dust or mist may cause damage to the respiratory tract. INGESTION Potassium Permanganate, if swallowed, may cause burns to mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS) RATINGS Health: 1 - Slight Flammability: 0 - None Reactivity: 0 - None Personnel Protective Equipment: goggles face shield, apron, respirator and proper gloves.