Ferric Nitrate, Crystal

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Irritant Skin irritation, category 2 Eye irritation, category 2A Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3 Oxidizing Oxidizing solids, category 3 Ox. Sol. 3. Skin Irrit. 2. Eye Irrit. 2. STOT SE 3.

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Store locked up. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS None NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)