Potassium permanganate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H361d, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Oxidising Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Redox Ltd 26-30 Gilbertson Road 61 3 9369 3355 www.redox.com Melbourne Ofce Laverton North VIC 3026 61 3 9369 3733 melbourne@redox.com ABN 92 000 762 345 Australia Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1C Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection and suitable respirator. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water for extinction. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P391 Collect spillage. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Oxidising Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Redox Ltd 26-30 Gilbertson Road +61 3 9369 3355 www.redox.com Melbourne Ofce Laverton North VIC 3026 +61 3 9369 3733 melbourne@redox.com ABN 92 000 762 345 Australia Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1C Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.