Perchloric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H302, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

A. Hazard category/Classification:

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 1 Corrosive to metal 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 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. respiratory tract irritation Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 60 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 60 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 60 % or mist B. Warning label items including precautionary statement:

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283: Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing. Keep wetted with water. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. 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]. P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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/doctor. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: 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. C. Other hazards not included No data available. in the hazard category criteria: