Rubidium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318: Causes serious eye damage H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305+P351+P338+P310 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 or doctor/physician P335+P334: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse 1 of 4 P370+P378 In case of fire Use CO2, dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405: Store locked up P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations HMIS Health Ratings (0-4): Health: 3 Flammability: 3 Physical: 3