Sodium Fluoride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Nervous system, Heart, Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Teeth, Bone) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Heart, Liver, Kidney, male reproductive organs) repeated exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs (Nervous system, Heart, Kidney). Causes damage to organs (Teeth, Bone) through prolonged or repeat- ed exposure. May cause damage to organs (Heart, Liver, Kidney, male reproductive organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.