BW-560

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Corrosive. Opaque, dark yellow to brown alkaline liquid with a faint pungent sulfur odor. Product is corrosive to eyes, skin, internal respiratory and GI tissues, and some metals. May react exothermically (get hot) with acid. Exposure to sulfur dioxide in head space gas may result in respiratory distress for sulfite sensitive individuals or asthmatics. Contact between product and acid will generate sulfur dioxide gas.

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to respiratory system if inhaled Causes damage to digestive system if swallowed May be corrosive to metals

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion

Health hazards

STOT-SE

Precautionary statements

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear eye protection and protective industrial rubber gloves. When conditions warrant use, add face shield, apron, and/or rubber boots. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash gloves and contaminated surfaces thoroughly after handling. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for 15 minutes. Immediately, call a doctor. If on skin (or hair): Immediately, take off all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Use safety shower if available. Immediately, call a doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a doctor. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately, call a poison control center or doctor. Keep only in original container. Store locked up. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Dispose of contents or container in accordance with local state and federal regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with some metals may generate explosive hydrogen gas. Product contains sulfite. Contact with acids liberates toxic gases. Contact with acid may generate sufficient sulfur dioxide gas in a confined space to create an asphyxiation hazard. Ingestion of product may result in anaphylactic shock for sulfite sensitive individuals.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Potential None known. Significant contamination of small bodies of surface water or localized areas at the

Environmental effects

point of a spill may elevate pH levels above tolerable levels for aquatic organisms. Significant contamination of surface water may also temporarily depress oxygen levels below minimum requirements for aquatic organisms. Product contains phosphate that will fertilize algal growth in aquatic ecosystems.