CAIROX potassium permanganate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following Category 2 (Liver) repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidiser. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure by ingestion. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. CAIROX® potassium permanganate SDS Canada

Response

In case of fire Use water for extinction. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.