General Information
Revision date
2018-10-18
Product name
Acid-Rite Tablets
CAS No.
7681-38-1
Manufacturer Name
Axiall, LLC
Emergency telephone
• +1 304-455-6882
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Axiall, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSinfo@westlake.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 UN GHS Revision 3 According to UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Third Revised Edition
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
UN GHS • Acute Toxicity Oral 5 Skin Corrosion 1C Serious Eye Damage 1 OSHA HCS 2012 • Skin Corrosion 1C Serious Eye Damage 1 WHMIS 2015 • Skin Corrosion 1C Serious Eye Damage 1
2.2 Label elements
UN GHS DANGER OSHA HCS 2012 DANGER WHMIS 2015 DANGER
Hazard statements
May be harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. 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 or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Storage/Disposal • Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Storage/Disposal • Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. 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 or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Storage/Disposal • Store locked up. Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
UN GHS • According to the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling (GHS) this product is considered hazardous United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS WHMIS 2015 • In Canada, the product mentioned above is considered hazardous under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
Other hazards
OSHA HCS 2012 • Under United States Regulations (29 CFR 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication Standard), this product is considered hazardous. Canada According to: WHMIS 2015