POTASSIUM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H302, H332, H411

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/mixture Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 4 Oxidizing Solids: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard pictograms

Flame over circle, Exclamation mark, Environment

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials.

Prevention

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles ... P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction. P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

the Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 4 substance/mixture Oxidizing Solids: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Pictogram (s) Flame over circle, Exclamation mark, Environment Precautionary P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. statement – P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. Prevention P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles ... P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. P273 Avoid release to the environment. Precautionary statement – Response P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction. P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to approved waste disposal plant.