Perchloric acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

result in GHS classification: GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information:

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 1 Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure Unknown toxicity- Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 60 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 60 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 60 % Unknown toxicity- Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %

Environmental hazards

Chronic hazards to the aquatic 60 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

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

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. 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]. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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 known. result in GHS classification: 3. Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical