SODIUM ETHYL XANTHATE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302+H312, H315, H319, H335, H373

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS. This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. Classification of the chemical Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity - Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity - Category 4 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Eye Irritation - Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2 SIGNAL WORD: DANGER Hazard Statement(s) H290 May be corrosive to metals H302+H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray. P264 Wash hands 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

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). P322 Specific measures (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): None allocated.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity - Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity - Category 4 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Eye Irritation - Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2