ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE, REAGENT

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/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. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Not available. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.