Metaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H301, H320, H330, H402

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Flammable Solids Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 3 Legend 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. Page 1 continued... H320 Causes eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.