Spent Catalyst

Physical hazards

Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (lung, respiratory system) exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Toxic if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (lung, respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe vapor. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.