POTASSIUM PERSULPHATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Specific target organ Category 1 toxicity – single exposure, Oral Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Hazard symbol

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. : Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

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 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 Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Health hazards Acute toxicity, Oral : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2 Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, : Category 3 Oral