Q275

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Emergency overview Solid. Characteristic. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. See Section 12 for environmental precautions. Classification of the : ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 5 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1B Section 2. Hazards identification Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity: 63% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity: 74.2% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 85.2%

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Avoid breathing dust or mist. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice or attention. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Suitable extinguishing media : Use dry chemical powder.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact Adverse symptoms may include the following irritation redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following respiratory tract irritation coughing Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following irritation redness Ingestion No specific data Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

No known significant effects or critical hazards

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed.