POLYESTER POWDER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H412

Code

Statements

H412

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture CORROSIVE TO METALS - Category 1 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1A SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 RESPIRATORY SENSITISATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITISATION - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 2 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - Category 1B SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1 SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2 LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

6.6% toxicity: 30.4% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 35.4%

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, or hearing protection. Wear respiratory protection. Keep only in original packaging. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

Collect spillage. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get emergency medical help immediately. Get medical help. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergency medical help immediately. IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. Get medical help. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Get emergency medical help immediately. Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical help. Get medical help if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Causes digestive tract burns.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CORROSIVE TO METALS - Category 1 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 5 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1A SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 RESPIRATORY SENSITISATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITISATION - Category 1 GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 2 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - Category 1B SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 1 SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2 LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 2 Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity: 6.6% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity: 30.4% Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 35.4%