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Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS classification in accordance with: UN GHS revision 7 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 1 - Corrosive to metals, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 1A p. 1 of 9 H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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 [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

- Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 1 - Corrosive to metals, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 1A p. 1 of 9