Potassium peroxodisulfate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (systemic toxicity) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) (single exposure)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes skin 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 (systemic toxicity)

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. 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 exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: 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.