SULPHURIC ACID 98%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H350i, H402

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HSNO Hazard classification Skin corrosion Serious eye damage Carcinogenicity (Inhalation) 6.7 A Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer by inhalation. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Do not mix with bleach or other chlorinated products – will cause chlorine gas.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion : 8.2 B Serious eye damage : 8.3 A Carcinogenicity (Inhalation) : 6.7 A Aquatic toxicity (Acute or : 9.1 D Chronic)