Ammonium Bisulphite 62% Solution, Catalyzed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion / irritation Category 1C Serious eye damage / eye Category 1 irritation Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H350 May cause cancer by inhalation.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe vapours, fumes, or mists. P264 Wash affected body parts thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothingeye protection, face protection.

Response

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 P363 shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 P340 P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305 P351 P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present P310 and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P308 P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with all federal, provincial and / or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. This product contains Cobalt Sulphate below classified levels (0.1%). Cobalt Sulphate is a respiratory and skin sensitizer, carcinogen, and may cause damage to fertility.

Additional information

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