0.025M Oxidation Solution (673)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form liquid Color red Odor organic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Central nervous system, Respiratory system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Central nervous system, Respiratory system, Kidney, Blood, Liver

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. 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 exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity ACGIH Pyridine A3 Confirmed 110-86-1 animal carcinogen