Lead Dioxide

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing Oxidizing solids, category 3 Irritant Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4

Health hazards

Carcinogenicity, category 1B Reproductive toxicity, category 1A Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, category 2 Environmentally Damaging Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Oxidizing Solids 3. Ac. Oral Tox. 4. Ac. Inhal Tox. 4. Carcin 1B. Repro Tox. 1A. STOT RE 2. Aq. AcTox. 1. Aq. ChrTox. 1.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Obtain special instructions before use. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Collect spillage. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS C D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)