ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID N.O.S copper sulphate pentahydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Ingredients

according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances and New Organisms legislation. Dangerous Good. EPA Approval number: HSR003126 HAZARD LABELLING WARNING See Section 14 for UN labelling. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION AND STATEMENTS HSNO GHS EQUIVALENT 6.1D (oral) Acute toxicity: Oral - Category 4 6.3A Skin irritation - Category 2 6.4A Serious eye irritation - Category 2A 6.5B Skin sensitization - Category 1 6.9B Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated exposure) - Category 2 9.1A Aquatic toxicity (Acute) – Category 1 9.3C Ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Prevention

Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dusts or fumes. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release into the environment.

Response

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. For specific treatment see section 4 of this SDS. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse Mouth. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Collect spillage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and packaging in accordance with relevant legislation. See Section 13 of this SDS Document for more information.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HSNO GHS EQUIVALENT 6.1D (oral) Acute toxicity: Oral - Category 4 6.3A Skin irritation - Category 2 6.4A Serious eye irritation - Category 2A 6.5B Skin sensitization - Category 1 6.9B Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated exposure) - Category 2 9.1A Aquatic toxicity (Acute) – Category 1 9.3C Ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause damage to organs (kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.