GLYCOLIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H318, H332, H402

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulation 2001; H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H402 - Harmful to aquatic life

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

6.1D (Inhalation) Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful 8.2B Corrosive to dermal tissue if exposed for greater than 3 mins. 8.3A Corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1D Slightly harmful in the aquatic environment Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Signal word

Danger

Prevention

P101 - If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P102 - Keep out of reach of children P103 - Read label before use P260 - Do not breathe 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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

Storage

P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Contains

Substances Hydroxyacetic acid CAS Number Substance HSNO Classification 79-14-1 6.1D (Oral) 6.1D (Inhalation) 8.2B 8.3A 9.1D (fish)

Other hazards

None known