General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2023-03-10
Product name
Gallium
CAS No.
7440-55-3
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity
