Ammonium hydroxide 28%-30%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) HSNO Classification

Health hazards

6.1D Acutely toxic 8.1A Corrosive to metals 8.2C Corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A Corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1A Very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 9.3C Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statement Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

- Health Hazards 6.1D Acutely toxic 8.1A Corrosive to metals 8.2C Corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A Corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1A Very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 9.3C