Chalk powder white

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H350i

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

2.2 Label elements

Chemical name: Calcium carbonate CAS number: 471-34-1 EC number: 207-439-9 may contain crystalline silica DANGER

Hazard statements

H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H350i – May cause cancer by inhalation.

Precautionary statements

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P261 – Avoid breathing dust or fume. P202 – Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Restricted to professional users.

2.3 Other hazards

Causes mild skin irritation. Inhalation of dusts from this product may irritate the respiratory system. Skin and eye contact may cause mechanical abrasion. These chalks contain Crystalline Silica, a known human carcinogen by inhalation. These chalks are not flammable. Finely divided dusts from these products can form explosive mixtures in air. If involved in a fire, these products may decompose to form iron oxides, aluminium oxides, silicon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, magnesium oxides, carbon oxides and calcium oxides.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This mixture does not contain any components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1 % or higher in accordance with

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Hazard Category 2 – H319 Carcinogenicity, Hazard Category 1B – H350i Hazard statements: H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H350i – May cause cancer by inhalation.