PERACETIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H242, H290, H302, H312, H314, H332, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H242

Heating may cause a fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Organic Peroxides - Type F Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Dermal - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 4 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Respiratory Tract Irritation Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1

Hazard statements

H242 Heating may cause a fire. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials/(insert appropriate material). P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.. P264 Wash hands, face and all 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 clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see product label). P322 Specific measures (see product label). P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in original container with a resistant inner liner. P410 Protect from sunlight. P411+P235 Store at temperatures not exceeding XX °C/ YY °F. Keep cool. P420 Store away from other materials.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Poison Schedule:

Classifications

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land". Dangerous Goods Class: 5.1 Subrisk 1: 8