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Identification

Name:
thallium
Synonyms:
  • TALIO ELEMENTAL
CAS:
7440-28-0
EC/EINECS:
231-138-1
Molecular Formula:
Tl
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0077
Uses:
pesticide

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Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H330 : Fatal if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H300 : Fatal if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H373 ** : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

  • H413 : May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 4) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Specific health risks

Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
SNC / OTOTÓXICO
Level
4
Source
14, 25
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Ototoxic substances ?

Substances with ototoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
SNC / OTOTÓXICO
Source
14, 25
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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