Sectagon-K54

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER Harmful if inhaled(H332) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314) May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317) Suspected of causing cancer (H351) Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin (H302+H312) May be corrosive to metals (H290) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H400+H410) HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

Health hazards

Category

Physical hazards

Category Acute toxicity, inhalation Corrosive to metals Serious eye damage / irritation Skin corrosion / irritation

Environmental hazards

Category Skin sensitization Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute Carcinogenicity Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Chronic Acute toxicity, oral Acute toxicity, dermal HAZARDS NOT REQUIRING CLASSIFICATION Prolonged exposure to air will result in decomposition to form methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) a very toxic and flammable material. Metam sodium solutions are corrosive to copper, zinc and aluminum or any of their alloys such as brass, bronze or galvanized materials. These materials of construction should not be used in handling systems or storage containers for this product. May react with strong oxidizers and acids

Precautionary statements

Obtain, read, and follow all safety instruction before use. Keep only in original packaging. (P203+P234) Do not breathe fumes/gas. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. Do not eat, drinking 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 clothing as described in Section 8 of this document. Wear respiratory protection. (P260+P264+P265+P270+P271+P272+P280+P284) Avoid release to the environment not in accordance with the product label. (P273) Get emergency medical help immediately. Specific treatment (see Section 4 of this document). (P316+P321) IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. (P318) IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get emergency medical help immediately. Specific treatment is urgent (see First Aid section on this label). (P304+P340+P316+P320) IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. (P301P330+P331) IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Wash with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical help. Specific treatment (see Section 4 of this document). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. (P302+P361+P354+ +P352+ P363+P317+P321 P333+P317) (Continued) IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical help. (P305+P354+P338+P317) Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. (P363) Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. (P390) Collect spillage. (P391) Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed/ Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with resistant inner liner. (P403+P233+P405+P406) Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local regulations. Refer to the product label for specific disposal instructions. (P501)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Hazards Category Physical Hazards Category Acute toxicity, inhalation 4 Corrosive to metals 1 Serious eye damage / irritation 1 Skin corrosion / irritation 1 Environmental Hazards Category Skin sensitization 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute 1 Carcinogenicity 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Chronic 1 Acute toxicity, oral 4 Acute toxicity, dermal 4 HAZARDS NOT REQUIRING CLASSIFICATION Prolonged exposure to air will result in decomposition to form methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) a very toxic and flammable material. Metam sodium solutions are corrosive to copper, zinc and aluminum or any of their alloys such as brass, bronze or galvanized materials. These materials of construction should not be used in handling systems or storage containers for this product. May react with strong oxidizers and acids.