SULFURIC ACID FUMING

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

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 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 20 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 %

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 20 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

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

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

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

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. result in GHS classification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 Health Hazards 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 3 Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 2 Repeated Exposure Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 20 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 % Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 20 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment