Potassium Permanganate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318, H361d, H373

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the substance or mixture

Most important adverse effects

Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS03, GHS05, GHS07, GHS08

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (brain) through prolonged or repeated exposure (if inhaled).

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water to extinguish. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/interna- tional regulations.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification acc. to OSHA "Hazard Communication Standard" (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment A.1O acute toxicity (oral) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H302 A.2 skin corrosion/irritation 1C Skin Corr. 1C H314 A.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment A.7 reproductive toxicity 2 Repr. 2 H361d A.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated expos- 2 STOT RE 2 H373 ure B.14 oxidizing solid 2 Ox. Sol. 2 H272 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure.