Monochloroacetic Acid and Potassium Acetate Buffer

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311+H331, H314, H400

Code

Statements

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Physical hazards

Not Hazardous

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P321 - Specific treatment (remove from exposure and treat symptoms). Refer to other portions of precautionary text on this label, SDS or other product information sheets, as appropriate.

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable HMIS Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Product definition

This product is a clear, colorless or white liquid with an odor of vinegar. Health Hazards: Due to the presence of Monochloroacetic acid, this product may be harmful or toxic by inhalation, skin absorption or ingestion. This product is corrosive by all routes of exposure and may cause severe irritation or burns. Eye exposure may cause damage to eye tissue or blindness. Corrosive lung injury may occur; symptoms may be delayed. Flammability Hazards: This product is not combustible or flammable. If involved in a fire, this product may produce acetic acid, phosgene, carbon oxides, oxidized chlorine and hydrogen chloride gas. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive; however, contact with some metals can produce flammable hydrogen gas. Environmental Hazards: This product contains a component that is acutely toxic to aquatic organisms; all intentional and accidental release should be avoided. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for situation to which they respond.