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Hazard Statements
GHS03
Harmful
- Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
- Skin irritation, categories 2, 3
- Eye irritation, category 2A
- Skin sensitization, category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3
- Respiratory tract irritation
- Narcotic effects
Not used
- with the "skull and crossbones" pictogram
- for skin or eye irritation if:
- the "corrosion" pictogram also appears
- the "health hazard" pictogram is used to indicate respiratory sensitization
GHS08
Health hazard
- Respiratory sensitization, category 1
- Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
- Carcinogenicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
- Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A, 1B, 2
- Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, categories 1, 2
- Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, categories 1, 2
- Aspiration hazard, categories 1, 2
GHS09
Environmental hazard
- Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1
- Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, categories 1, 2
- Environmental toxicity, categories 1, 2
Safety & Transport Information
Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. Poison by intraperitoneal and intratracheal routes. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx. See also NICKEL COMPOUNDS and SULFIDES.
Risk Codes:
R20 - Harmful by inhalation
R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R48/23 - Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
R49 - May cause cancer by inhalation
R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R68 - Possible risk of irreversible effects
Safety Codes:
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
Hazard Symbols:
T, N
RID/ADR certification :
UN 3077 9 / PG 3