Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7664-93-9
Name of the chemical
sulphuric acid
Concentration
>=10-<15
EC/CAS
7664-39-3
Name of the chemical
Hydrofluoric acid, its normal salts, its complexes and hydrofluorides with the exception of those given in Annex III
Concentration
>=7-<10
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2025-04-14
Product name
METALL ETCH 291L
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pickling agent for metal surfaces
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Uses other than recommended
Emergency telephone
+61 3 9729 6253, 61 3 8855 6666
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Chemetall (Australasia) Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customer.service.au@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301+H331, H310, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Classified as 'corrosive' due to pH value If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
