Potassium Permanganate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 1 Oxidizing Solids: Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Do not breathe dusts. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles and incompatible materials.

Response

Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, alcohol resistant foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Regulated as a marine pollutant. Avoid release to the environment. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause mutagenic effects and reproductive effects. Toxicity Statement: Not applicable.