Periodic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H314, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Long term hazards

Category 1 aquatic hazard

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/ Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing.

Response

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. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

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 solids : Category 1 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ : Category 1 (Thyroid) toxicity - repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Other hazards