MALEIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H335, H411

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary

Prevention

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Collect spillage. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment