Acute toxicity

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

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