Sodium peroxocarbonate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing solids: Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3(Narcosis)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 2 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. 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 SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Oxidizing material. Organic or combustible material may catch fire in contact with it.