HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H336

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin irritation Category 1 Eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the Category 2 aquatic environment

2.2 Label elements

Hazard symbol

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. : Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store at ambient temperature in a dry and 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

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing liquids : Category 2 Health hazards Acute toxicity, Oral : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - : Category 3 vapor) Skin irritation : Category 1 Eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ : Category 3 toxicity - Single exposure Environmental hazards Acute hazards to the : Category 2 aquatic environment