Beryllium oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H317, H319, H330, H335, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity (Inhala- tion) Category 1B Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Category 1 (Lungs)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H350 May cause cancer by inhalation. H372 Causes damage to organs (Lungs) through pro- longed or repeated exposure if inhaled.

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 skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity (Inhala- : Category 1B tion) Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 (Lungs) icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation)