General Information
Revision date
2016-10-08
Product name
Potassium persulfate
CAS No.
7727-21-1
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
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Company Information
company name
Honeywell International Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : solid Color : white Odor : odourless
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids, Category 3 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing 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. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
