SULFURIC ACID FUMING

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H303, H314, H331, H335, H350, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 22 Repeated Exposure Target Organs Respiratory tract irritation Lungs, Teeth

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H350: May cause cancer. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

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

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 22. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. 2. Lungs, Teeth Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment