3M Ultra Dry Battery Electrolyte HQ-115U

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metal: Category 1. Acute Toxicity (oral): Category 3. Acute Toxicity (dermal): Category 3. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1. Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1C. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure): Category 3. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure): Category 2.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion | Skull and crossbones | Exclamation mark | Health Hazard |

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: nervous system |

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations.