Hydrogen Peroxide Cassette 9/14/12 1005190

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. Appearance Sealed cassette containing a clear liquid. Emergency overview DANGER Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. Causes skin, eye and digestive tract burns. Strong oxidizer - contact with other material may cause fire. The sealed Hydrogen Peroxide Cassette contains less than 5.62 mL per cell of hydrogen peroxide. The hazards are minimal due to the sealed cassette and quantity of hydrogen peroxide.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact. Corrosive. Prolonged contact causes serious eye and tissue damage. Corrosive. Prolonged contact causes serious tissue damage. Harmful if inhaled. Vapors and mist will irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may produce burns to the lips, oral cavity, upper airway, esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. Target organs Eyes. Skin. Gastro-intestinal tract Respiratory system.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash). Signs and symptoms Causes skin and eye burns. Symptoms include itching, burning, redness, and tearing of eyes. Ingestion may cause severe irritation of the mouth, the esophagus and the gastrointestinal tract.

Environmental effects

The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.