Cerium(III) nitrate hexahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H303, H318, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P380 + P375 - In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.