Sootmaster Powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H303, H402

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Physical hazards

None

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity Oral: Not Classified Dermal: Not Classified Inhalation: Not Classified Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not Classified Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Not Classified Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not Classified Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not Classified Carcinogenicity: Not Classified Reproductive Toxicology: Not Classified Target Organ Systemic Toxicity - Single Exposure: Not Classified Target Organ Systemic Toxicity - Repeated Exposure: Not Classified Aspiration Toxicity: Not Classified

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment: Not Classified Acute aquatic toxicity: Not Classified Chronic aquatic toxicity: Not Classified Bioaccumulation potential: Not Classified Rapid degradability: Not Classified GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS02: Oxidizing

Signal word

Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H402 - Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P102 - Keep out of reach of children. P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Summary Of Acute Hazards Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. INHALATION Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. EYE CONTACT Causes irritation, redness, and pain. SKIN CONTACT Causes skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause skin burns. INGESTION Toxic. Can irritate the mouth, esophagus, stomach, etc. Excessive amounts affect the blood and blood vessels. Signs and symptoms of nitrite poisoning include intense cyanosis, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, collapse, spasms of abdominal pain, rapid heart beat, irregular breathing, coma, convulsions, and death due to circulatory collapse. Estimated lethal dose 1 to 2 grams. SUMMARY OF CHRONIC HAZARDS Under some circumstances methemoglobinemia occurs in individuals when the nitrate is converted by bacteria in the stomach to nitrite. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rapid heart beat, irregular breathing, convulsions, coma, and death can occur should this conversion take place. Chronic exposure to nitrites may cause anemia and adverse effects to kidney.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Individuals with pre-existing or chronic diseases of the eyes, skin and respiratory system may have increased susceptibility to excessive exposure.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) GHS CLASSIFICATION Physical Hazards: None Health Hazards Acute Toxicity: Oral: Not Classified Dermal: Not Classified Inhalation: Not Classified Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not Classified Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Not Classified Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not Classified Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not Classified Carcinogenicity: Not Classified Reproductive Toxicology: Not Classified Target Organ Systemic Toxicity - Single Exposure: Not Classified Target Organ Systemic Toxicity - Repeated Exposure: Not Classified Aspiration Toxicity: Not Classified ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment: Not Classified Acute aquatic toxicity: Not Classified Chronic aquatic toxicity: Not Classified Bioaccumulation potential: Not Classified