AlumaFlash 35

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification IF CONTACT WITH SKIN (or hair): Remove all contaminated clothing immediately and rinse skin with water or shower for at least 15 minutes.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Dermal Toxicity: Acute Tox. 2 Dermal > 50+ < = 200 mg/kg Inhalation Toxicity: Acute Tox. 2 Gases > 100+ < = 500 ppm, vapors > 0.5+ < = 2 mg/l, Dusts & Mists > 0.05+ < = 0.5 mg/l Skin Corrosion: 1A Destruction of dermal tissue: Exposure < 3 min. Observation < 1 hour, visible necrosis in at least one animal. Eye Corrosive: 1 Serious eye damage: Irreversible damage 21 days after exposure, Draize score: Corneal opacity > = 3, iritis > 1.5 Respiratory Sensitizer: 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Skin Sensitizer: 1 Skin Sensitizer Mutagen: 2 Suspected / Possible: May include heritable mutations in human germ cells, positive evidence from tests in mammals and somatic cell tests, in vivo somatic genotoxicity supported by in vitro mutagenicity. Carcinogen: 1B Presumed Human Carcinogen, Based on demonstrated animal carcinogenicity. Reproductive Toxin: 2 Human or animal evidence possibly with other information.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Health: Fatal if contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. DO NOT handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. DO NOT breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors or spray. DO NOT get into eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear respiratory protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. Specific treatment is urgent (see…on label). Specific treatment (see…on label). Remove / take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF INHALED: Move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, move victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/containers.