Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

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

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS07

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. 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.2 skin corrosion/irritation 1 Skin Corr. 1 H314 A.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 A.8R specific target organ toxicity - single expos- 3 STOT SE 3 H335 ure (respiratory tract irritation) B.16 substance or mixture corrosive to metals 1 Met. Corr. 1 H290 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.