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General Information
Revision date
2020-06-23
Product name
Phosphoric acid
CAS No.
7664-38-2
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Keep only in original container Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin 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/ 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 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
