on the Label

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H332, H335, H350, H373

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification(s) Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Dust / Mist Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs (teeth) through prolonged or repeated exposure to sulfuric acid mists..

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see First Aid on SDS or on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a secure manner. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with local, regional and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe digestive tract burns. May react with certain metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. May react violently with water

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Dust / Mist Category 4