Hydrogen Peroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H331, H335, H340, H370, H401

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 32 Single Exposure Target Organs Lungs Respiratory tract irritation Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 25 %

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic Chronic hazards to the aquatic 25 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause genetic defects. Causes damage to organs if swallowed. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat. - No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/mist/vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

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. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Oxidizing liquids Category 2 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 32. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Lungs 2. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 25 % Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 25 % environment