Perchloric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H302, H314, H373

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Supplemental label elements

Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.

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/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Oxidizing liquids : Category 1 Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ : Category 2 (Thyroid) toxicity - repeated exposure Other hazards