Glycolic acid

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 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. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled.

Prevention

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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

Not applicable.