Sulfuric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor odourless Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity NTP Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 Known carcinogen IARC Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 Group 1 Carcinogenic to humans Group 1 Carcinogenic to humans ACGIH Sulfuric Acid 7664-93-9 A2 Suspected human carcinogen

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion, Category 1A or mixture Serious eye damage, Category 1