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Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/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) Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1A Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 3

Signal word

DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation H402 Harmful to aquatic life Pictogram (s) Corrosion,Exclamation mark Precautionary Statement – Prevention P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists P264 Wash skin 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/eye 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 shower]. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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.

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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) Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1A Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 3 Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. Pictogram (s) Corrosion,Exclamation mark