Melamine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H351, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) for having endocrine disrupting properties. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.