Lactic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H318

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

d ~ GHS05

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

L-Lactic acid (2-hydroxy propionic acid)

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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/doctor. (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1) Specific treatment (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.