AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1

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Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Precautionary

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment (see this label). Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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 None. result in GHS classification: