General Information
Product name
BISMUTH METAL POWDER 99.99% AR
CAS No.
7440-69-9
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Company Information
company name
OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM LLP
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. Health Rating: 1 - Slight Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 0 - None Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage
Color Code Orange (General Storage)
Potential health effects
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion: Bismuth salt is poorly absorbed. Should absorption occur, symptoms may include loss of appetite, headache, skin rashes, kidney damage, and rarely mild jaundice. Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation. Absorption may occur only minimally through broken skin. Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation. Chronic Exposure: Repeated or prolonged ingestion may cause a "bismuth line", black spots on the gums, foul breath, and salivation. Chronic exposure may affect kidneys and liver. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
