Potassium permanganate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H361, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

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 HSNO Approval Number HSR001342 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation C Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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 P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation C Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1