Acute toxicity

Source of the photo
http://echa.europa.eu/en/chemicals-in-our-life/clp-pictograms
Author of the description
GK

What does it mean?

  • Fatal if swallowed
  • Fatal in contact with skin
  • Fatal if inhaled
  • Toxic: if swallowed
  • Toxic in contact with skin
  • Toxic if inhaled

Examples of where we can find it

  • Pesticide, biocide, methanol

Examples of precautionary statements

  • Wash... thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • If swallowed: immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician
  • Rinse mouth
  • Store in a closed container
  • Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • If on skin: gently wash with plenty of soap and water
  • Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
  • Wear respiratory protection
  • If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
  • Store locked up

Symbols that will be phased out:

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Source of description

http://echa.europa.eu/en/chemicals-in-our-life/clp-pictograms