Polyphosphoric acid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4 Acute toxicity Dermal: Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 2 (respiratory apparatus/syst) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Respiratory tract irritation Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage May cause damage to organs after single exposure May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves or protective clothing. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.