meso-2,3-Dimercaptosuccinic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335, H361

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Off-white Stench Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Stench.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants.

2.3 Other hazards

Stench. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.