Sodium fluoride

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(nerve/nervous system; heart; kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(teeth; bone) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 2(heart; liver; kidney; genital(male))

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs after single exposure(nerve/nervous system; heart; kidney) Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(teeth; bone) May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(heart; liver; kidney; genital(male)) Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.