Ammonium Persulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H312, H315, H319, H412

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31 Single Exposure Target Organs Respiratory system

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Take off contaminated clothing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Oxidizing solids Category 3 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory system Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment