Potassium permanganate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the : Oxidizing solids, Category 2 substance or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1