304909

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to respiratory system, liver or blood system through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Prevention

Do NOT breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment (remove from exposure and treat symptoms). Refer to other portions of precautionary text on this label, SDS or other product information sheets, as appropriate.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. Emergency Overview Physical Description These products are colorants which come in 51 different colors and are supplied in small pouches.

Health hazards

Skin and eye contact may cause mechanical irritation (abrasion). Inhalation may cause irritation. Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis. As a vanadium compound, the Bismuth Vanadium Oxide pigment can be a skin sensitizer and may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Some of the pigments contain Titanium Dioxide and Carbon Black, which are suspect carcinogens. Some pigments contain iron oxides which can cause siderosis if contact is chronic. The Bismuth Vanadium Oxide pigment may cause adverse effects to the respiratory system by repeated inhalation. Flammability Hazard These products are not flammable or combustible; however, finely-divided dusts from the product can present a serious hazard of an air-dust explosion. Reactivity Hazard These products are not reactive.

Environmental hazards

These products may pose a hazard to the environment, especially those that contain bismuth, copper or vanadium compounds.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation – Category 2B STOT (Inhalation-Respiratory Irritation) SE – Category 3 STOT (Inhalation-Respiratory System) RE – Category 2 Skin Sensitization – Category 1