GIGSGEIE powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H302, H331, H350, H373, H400, H412

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies

Contains

ARSENIC, Germanium, Selenium, Tellurium

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Contains inorganic arsenic H301 Toxic if swallowed. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing 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/hearing protection.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Supplemental label elements

100 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 40 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 40 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment. For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.800.862.4118.

2.3 Other hazards

This mixture does not contain substances assessed to be vPvB / PBT according to Regulation (EC)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 H302 - Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 H331 - Toxic if inhaled. Carcinogenicity Category 1A H350 - May cause cancer. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 2 H373 - May cause damage to exposure organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. aquatic hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause cancer. 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. Contains inorganic arsenic 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.