Westco ATO-80

Hazard statements (CLP)

H351

Code

Statements

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the chemical in accordance with CFR 1910.1200(d)(f)

Signal word

WARNING! GHS Class Carcinogenicity, Category 2.

Hazard statements

Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and containers per section 13. Hazards not otherwise classified that have been identified during the classification process

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential health effects

Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract inflammation and lung damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Laboratory experiments have shown mutagenic effects. May cause chronic heart disease due to effects on the heart muscle. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in laboratory animals. Prolonged or excessive inhalation or ingestion exposures to Antimony or Antimony trioxide may result in inflammation of the lungs, airway obstruction, bronchospasm, chronic bronchitis, liver effects, blood effects, and neurological effects. Antimony trioxide has been identified by the EPA as a suspected lung. Eye Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. May cause chemical conjunctivitis. Skin May cause skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause antimony measles characterized by itchy papules and pustules around the sweat and fat glands. Inhalation May cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause lung damage. Antimony compounds may enter the body through the lungs. Inhalation may produce severe bronchitis with spasms, coughing, and chest pain. Ingestion .May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause slow pulse, low blood pressure, bloody stool, shallow breathing, coma, convulsions, and possible death.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Pictograms: Signal Word: WARNING! GHS Class: Carcinogenicity, Category 2. Hazard Statements: Suspected of causing cancer.