PERIODIC ACID

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

Response

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

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: