Ammonium peroxodisulfate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2B irritation Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (central nervous system) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (respiratory organs) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3 Aquatic chronic Category 3

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Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes skin and eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to organs (central nervous system) May cause damage to organs (respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands, forearms and face 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. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. 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 or doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.