POTASSIUM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/mixture Carcinogenicity: Category 1B Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 4 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Oxidizing Solids: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1 (inhalation) Sensitization - Respiratory: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Sensitization - Skin: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion, Flame over circle, Health hazard, Skull and crossbones, Environment

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe 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.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal site.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

the Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 4 substance/mixture Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Oxidizing Solids: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1 (inhalation) Sensitization - Respiratory: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Sensitization - Skin: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Pictogram (s) Corrosion, Flame over circle, Health hazard, Skull and crossbones, Environment Precautionary P201 Obtain special instructions before use. statement – P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Prevention P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe 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. Precautionary statement – Response P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. statement – Storage P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal site.