Ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Oxidizing solids Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original container Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Absorb spillage to prevent material damage IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects