Oakite 31 Substance number

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour white Odour pleasant Hazard Summary Causes severe burns. Harmful if swallowed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential health effects

Inhalation : no Skin : yes Ingestion : yes

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known. Carcinogenicity: IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.