Perchloric Acid 60%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H302, H314, H373

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Oxidizing liquids (Category 1), H271 Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), Thyroid, H373 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

EU Classification

Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC O Oxidising R 8 C Corrosive R35 Xn Harmful R22 R 5 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure. According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental label elements

none

Hazard pictograms

O Oxidising C Corrosive

R-phrase(s)

R 5 Heating may cause an explosion. R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R22 Harmful if swallowed. R35 Causes severe burns.

S-phrase(s)

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.