Benzenesulfonic acid

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

100% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.