AUTOSOL Pickling Agent

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H331, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R23, R35. Toxic by inhalation. Causes severe burns H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH.

Precautionary statements

S25, S36, S38. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1760, CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P370+P378: In case of fire, note the following. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: If product can not be recycled, consider controlled incineration, or contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: White viscous liquid Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

may cause serious damage to eyes, harmful if inhaled

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. In addition product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. It should present no hazards in normal use. However product is believed to be mildly irritating, but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact Short Term Exposure: This product may be absorbed through the eyes in harmful quantities. Symptoms are similar to those via other exposure routes. In addition product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. However, this product is believed to be mildly irritating to mucous membranes but is unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: Hydrochloric Acid is Class 3 - unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change.