LACTIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Hazard pictograms

Skull and crossbones

Prevention

P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of container and/or contents in accord with State, Terrirorial or Commonwealth regulations.

Further information

In Australia the "POISON CENTER" is the Poisons Information Centre (Telephone 131126).