METALLIC MEDIUM

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 3 Flammable liquids Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Contains

Xylenes (o-, m-, p- isomers), Ethylbenzene, Stoddard solvent, Toluene , Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves Wear eye/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Avoid release to the environment P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep cool

Response

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower INHALATION IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell INGESTION IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Do NOT induce vomiting FIRE In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable