Calcium hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form solid Color colourless Odor odourless Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Skin irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation, Category 2 or mixture Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements