Ammonium hydroxide (28 - 30%)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lastings effects.

Prevention

Avoid breathing mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Response - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage. Store in a well- ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).