Potassium, chunks, in mineral oil

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H318

Causes serious eye damage.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 3 2 W

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage

Prevention

P223 - Do not allow contact with water P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling

Response

P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet bandages P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors NFPA Health Flammability Instability

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met