Silicon (IV) oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H335, H350, H372, H373

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview:

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H350 May cause cancer H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H373 May cause damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P337+313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention P403+233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Eye irritation - 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, respiratory system - 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, lungs - 1

2.3 Other hazards

None identified HMIS ratings (scale 0-4):

Health hazards

1* Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

0