THIOGLYCOLIC ACID, REAGENT

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310, H314, H317, H318, H330, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Environmental hazards

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Handle and store contents under inert gas.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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 or doctor/physician. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store contents under inert gas.

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 None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified.