Alumibond 1200

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OXIDIZING SOLIDS - Category 2 ACUTE TOXICITY: ORAL - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1A SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 2 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION [Fertility] - Category 2 TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION [Unborn child] - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY [respiratory tract] - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY [heart, kidneys, liver and nervous system] - Category 2 AQUATIC TOXICITY (ACUTE) - Category 1

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Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. (respiratory tract) May cause damage to organs. (heart, kidneys, liver, nervous system) Very toxic to aquatic life. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CYANIDE COMPOUND. AVOID INHALATION AND SKIN EXPOSURE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF EXPOSURE IS SUSPECTED. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A FLUORIDE COMPOUND. SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED. AVOID EXPOSURE. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF EXPOSURE IS SUSPECTED.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Keep away from heat. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with incompatibles. Avoid release to the environment. Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Response

CYANIDES: MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC FIRST AID PROCEDURES OUTLINED BELOW, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT PROCEDURES BE ESTABLISHED BY YOUR COMPANY’S PHYSICIAN, CONCERNING FIRST AID AND MEDICAL TREATMENT TO BE USED IN CASE OF CYANIDE POISONING. SUCH PROCEDURE MAY INCLUDE THE ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN, ACTIVATED CHARCOAL, OR ANTIDOTES SUCH AS AMYL NITRATE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SODIUM NITRITE, OR METHYLENE BLUE. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR CYANIDE COMPOUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY, AT WWW.ATSDR.CDC.GOV OR BY PHONE AT 1-888-422-8737. Fluoride Compounds: SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED: Clinical signs and symptoms may not appear for up to 24 hours. Concentrations as low as 2% may cause symptoms with prolonged skin contact. When exposure is suspected, immediate medical attention is critical to minimize damage May be fatal if absorbed through the skin, inhaled or ingested. Immediately contact emergency response personnel. Get medical attention immediately. In addition to the basic first aid procedures outlined below, it is highly recommended that emergency procedures be established by your company’s physician, to be used in case of fluorine poisoning. This procedures may include the administration by qualified personnel of antidotes such as Aqueous Hyamine, Zephiran Chloride, or Calcium Gluconate Solutions for treating affected skin, as well as use of Pontocaine Hydrochloride Solution for eye application. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Get medical attention/advice. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store away from combustibles.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.