MES-05-5

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.2 Label elements

0 2 HEALTH 2 0 FLAMMABILITY - continued P284 - Respiratory Protection: If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see TLV/PEL), or a risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate, use of a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised. Use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN14387) respirator cartridges in absence of proper environmental control. Always use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Engineering and/or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure. P331 - Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Give victim a glass of water a little at a time. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist to prevent fluid from entering the lungs. P338 - Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove and contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. P360 - Skin contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Thoroughly wash (or discard) clothing and shoes before reuse.

Signal word

Danger 0

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed. (Acute toxicity, oral, category 4) H314 - Causes skin burns. (Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1) H318 - Causes serious eye damage. (Eye damage/irritation, category 1) Precautionary Codes: P202 - This product should only by used by persons trained in the safe handling of hazardous chemicals. P233 - Store in a tightly closed container. (P404) P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and safety equipment should be readily available. P280 - Protective gloves must be worn to prevent skin contact. - continued

2.3 Other hazards

2.2.1 - Symptom of Exposure Health/Environment Corrosive. Inhalation may cause spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the eyes, mucous membranes upper respiratory tract and skin. May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.

Potential health effects

Causes serious eye damage. (Eye damage/irritation, category 1) Causes skin burns. (Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1) May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. (Acute toxicity, dermal, category 5) Irritating to mucous membrane and upper respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. (Acute toxicity, inhalation, category 5) Harmful if swallowed. (Acute toxicity, oral, category 4) 2.2.3 - Routes of Entry Inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. 2.2.4 - Carcinogenicity Contains one or more components that are classified (ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OSHA) as a cancer hazard in quantities less than 0.1%.