HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 50% SOLUTION

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (central nervous system, respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (lung) exposure OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (lung) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2