HYDROGEN PEROXIDE APPROX. 30 %

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : stinging

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye/face protection. Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing.

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): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity ACGIH: Hydrogen peroxide 7722-84-1 A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen