Sodium perborate monohydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H318, H335, H360

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Hygroscopic.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes eye burns. May cause respiratory irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.