SLEDGEHAMMER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Hazard pictograms

GHS05: Corrosion.

Signal word

DANGER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion. Serious eye damage.

Hazard statements

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN 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. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P402+P405: Store in a dry place. Store locked up. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Reddish-pink liquid. Odour: Sweet, fruity odour.

Health hazards

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

SUSMP Classification

S5 (CAUTION)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. 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 irritating to the skin. Irritation 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 skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is a severe eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms such as swelling of eyelids and blurred vision may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment is likely to cause permanent damage. 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 a severe oral irritant. Symptoms may include extreme pain and reddening of skin in mouth and throat. Other symptoms such as blisters may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased. 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: 2-butoxyethanol 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.