POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE, LOW MERCURY, REAGENT (ACS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318, H341, H361, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (nervous system, respiratory exposure system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (nervous system, respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. In case of fire: Use water for extinction. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store away from combustibles. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.