Congo Red, 0.2% Aqueous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H303, H313, H316, H317, H320, H334, H341, H341+H361, H351, H373

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Health hazards

H303 Acute Oral Toxicity: 5 H313 Acute Dermal Toxicity: 5 H316 Skin Corrosion/ Skin Irritation: 3 H320 Eye Damage/ Irritation: 2B H334 Respiratory Sensitization: 1B H317 Skin dermal Sensitization: 1B H341 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: 2 H351 Carcinogenicity: 2 H373 Specific Target Organ Toxicity: 2

Physical hazards

Not Classified

Environmental hazards

Acute Aquatic Environmental Hazards: Not Classified Chronic Environmental Hazards: Not Classified Pictograms or Hazard Symbols and Hazard Statement Warning! May be harmful if swallowed May be Harmful in contact with skin Warning! Causes mild skin irritation Causes eye irritation Warning! May cause an allergic skin reaction Danger! May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Warning! Suspected of causing genetic defects. Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to the following organs: blood, liver, spleen and thyroid through repeated or prolonged exposure.

Prevention

H303 P312 Call a physician if you feel unwell. H313 P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. H316 P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. H320 P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. H334 P261 Avoid breathing fumes/mist/vapors. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. P304+P341 IF INHALED: if breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 if experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. H317 P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work place. P333+P313 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. H341+H361 P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P308 + P313 If exposed or concerned, get medical advice/attention. P405 Store locked up. H351 P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. H373 P260 Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. H272 P210 Keep away from heat, flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Store away from combustible materials. Incompatible with: reducing agents, easily oxidized materials, organic materials and metal powders. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P370 + P378 In case of fire (see section 5)