Hydrofluoric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H314, H330

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed Acute Tox. 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC   Very toxic Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed   Corrosive Causes severe burns Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data Contd. on page 2) USA Contd. of page 1)

2.2 Label elements

· Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product:    Very toxic

Hazardous Ingredients

hydrofluoric acid

Hazard statements

Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns.

Precautionary statements

Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water. Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

  GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed. Acute Tox. 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.   GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. · Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC    Very toxic Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.    Corrosive Causes severe burns. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines. · Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1)