DESCALER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Hazard pictograms

GHS05: Corrosive. GHS09: Environment.

Signal word

DANGER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion.

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and 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. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. 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: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear, colourless liquid. Odour: Acidic odour.

Health hazards

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SUSMP Classification

S6 (POISON)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However, it enters nasal passages, it will cause pain and burn nasal membranes. Patients with inhalation burns may develop acute pulmonary oedema. 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 corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. 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 corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. 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: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.