Potassium permanganate

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318, H361, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318

Causes serious eye damage

H361

Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

H373

May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Code

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, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.

P220

Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

P221

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/...

P260

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P270

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

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].

P305+P351+P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.

P308+P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P310

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P363

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378

In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P391

Collect spillage.

P405

Store locked up.

P501

Dispose of contents/container to ...

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Brain) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none