ADIPIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H318

Code

Statements

H318

Causes serious eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification

Health hazards

Serious eye damage Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Hazard symbol

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. 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.

Storage

Store in a dry & well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Health hazards Serious eye damage