Wood Ash (for material sold in the United States)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H332, H335, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

DANGER Classification Hazard Statement(s) Pictogram

Health hazards

Carcinogen - Category 1A Crystalline silica may cause lung H350) cancer Specific Target Organ May Cause Damage to The Toxicity - Repeated Exposure, Inhalation Respiratory System Through Category 1) Prolonged or Repeated H372) Exposures If Inhaled Eye corrosion - Category 1 Causes skin burns and serious H314) eye damage Skin irritant - Category 2 H314) Hazard(s) Identification (cont’d.) Specific Target Organ May cause respiratory irritation Toxicity (STOT) H335) Acute toxicity - Category 4 Corrosive, harmful if swallowed H332)

Physical hazards

Due to variable combustion conditions, wood ash may contain Combustible Dust varying amounts of residual None

Prevention

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from sparks flames or other heat sources. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260, P261 and P262: Avoid breathing dust. In case of inadequate ventilation wear an approved respirator suitable for conditions of use. P271: Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear appropriate protective equipment for eye and skin exposure. P362 and P363: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Response

P304+P340+P313: If inhaled and breathing becomes difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If symptoms persist, call a doctor or other qualified medical professional. P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical advice/attention. P352+P264: If on skin wash with plenty of soap and water. P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338: If in eyes, rinse cautiously for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ingredients of Unknown Acute Toxicity (>1%): NAP

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard Statement(s) Pictogram HEALTH HAZARD(S) Carcinogen - Category 1A Crystalline silica may cause lung (H350) * cancer Specific Target Organ May Cause Damage to The Toxicity - Repeated Exposure, Inhalation Respiratory System Through (Category 1) Prolonged or Repeated (H372) Exposures If Inhaled Eye corrosion - Category 1 Causes skin burns and serious (H314) * eye damage Skin irritant - Category 2 (H314) 2. Hazard(s) Identification (cont’d.) Specific Target Organ May cause respiratory irritation Toxicity (STOT) (H335) Acute toxicity - Category 4 Corrosive, harmful if swallowed (H332) PHYSICAL HAZARD(S) Due to variable combustion conditions, wood ash may contain Combustible Dust varying amounts of residual None (OSHA Defined Hazard) combustible dust. If dry and converted to small particles during further processing, handling, or by other means, may form combustible dust concentrations in air. *Hazard codes (GHS) HMIS Rating (Scale 0-4): Health = 3* Fire = 1 Physical Hazard = 1 NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4): Health = 3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0