Skeletal Nickel Catalyst slurry in Water [Active catalyst for Hydrogena- tion]

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H317, H334, H351, H370, H372, H413

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Respiratory system, Kid- ney) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Respiratory system) Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Kidney). H372 Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P302 + P335 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known