POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE BP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H361, H371, H372, H400, H421, H433

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand. HSNO Approval Code: HSR001342

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

5.1.1B - Oxidising substances that are liquids or solids 6.1D - Substances that are acutely toxic - Oral 8.2C - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue 6.8B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9B (Single exposure) - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 6.9A (Repeated exposure) - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems 9.1A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment - Crustacean (H400) 9.1A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment - Fish (H400) 9.2A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the soil environment 9.3C - Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child . H371 May cause damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H421 Very toxic to the soil environment. H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials/(insert appropriate material). P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/(insert incompatible materials). P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. 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. P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see product label). P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use (insert appropriate media) for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

Classifications

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land". Dangerous Goods Class: 5.1