Potassium permanganate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (nervous system, respiratory organs) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 1 Aquatic chronic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 . 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.