K-Ox, Potassium Permanganate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (Respiratory System) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (Respiratory System, Central exposure Nervous System)

Environmental hazards

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

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory System). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory System, Central Nervous System) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire Use water for extinction. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.