Glutaraldehyde solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H317, H331, H334, H335, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental label elements

AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard