Digestion Solution for COD HR 100-1000mg/L

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview CORROSIVE - CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE (AND SKIN) DAMAGE Risk of serious damage to eyes Contains a known or suspected carcinogen VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS; MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Appearance Turbid solution Physical state Liquid. Odor Odorless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals - Category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1 - Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Aquatic Acute Toxicity - Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H350 - May cause cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P273 - Avoid release to the environment P391 - Collect spillage P234 - Keep only in original container P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Physical hazards

Not applicable.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Harmful. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Impairment of vision.

Potential chronic health

Contains a known or suspected carcinogen

Environmental hazards

This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimize use of water to prevent environmental contamination.

Other hazards

which do not result in Data insufficient for GHS classification but significant enough for mention suggests: CANCER HAZARD. STRONG INORGANIC ACID MISTS CONTAINING SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE CANCER. Inhalation of low concentrations of sulfuric acid may result in airway irritation such as cough and shortness of breath; high concentrations may result in acute effects such as cough.