5X AP Diethanolamine Buffer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Irritating to skin Risk of serious damage to eyes Contains a known or suspected carcinogen TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS; MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Appearance aqueous solution Physical state Liquid Odour Amine

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it 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 CENTRE or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Collect spillage

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other physicochemical hazards

Not applicable.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Harmful. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Causes skin irritation (pain, redness and swelling). Risk of serious damage to eyes. Impairment of vision.

Potential chronic health

Contains a known or suspected carcinogen. Target organ(s)

Environmental hazards

This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination Dangerous for the environment

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available