Antimony Oxide, Sb2O3

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H318, H332, H350, H351, H371, H372, H411, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The substance has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies.

EU Classification

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 H302 - Harmful if swallowed. Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351 - Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs. Suspected of causing cancer. Exposure to powder or dusts may be irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects. The material as sold in solid form is generally not considered hazardous. However, if the process involves grinding, melting, cutting or any other process that causes a release of dust or fumes, hazardous levels of airborne particulate could be generated.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Antimony oxide

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H350 May cause cancer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H371 May cause damage to organs (). H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Supplemental label elements

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2.3 Other hazards

None known.