on the Label

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification (GHS-US)

Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see First Aid on SDS or on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a secure manner. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with local, regional and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

May react violently with water. May react with various food sugars to form carbon monoxide. May react with certain metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. Mixing with acid detergents may form chlorine gas