Ammonium Persulphate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H319, H332, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Categories Criteria Category

Signal word

Pictograms Sensitization Respiratory 1 Danger Health Oxidizing solids 2 Danger Flame over circle Sensitization Skin 1 Warning Exclamation Irritation Eye 2 Warning Exclamation Irritation Skin 2 Warning Exclamation Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single exposure 3 Warning Exclamation Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Warning Exclamation Acute Toxicity Dermal 4 Warning Exclamation Note: The degree of severity is ranked within each hazard class from 1 (Highest Severity) to up to 5 (Lowest Severity), which is opposite to HMIS and NFPA conventions. Severity category rankings do not allow comparisons between classes. DANGER

Hazard statements

H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer Section continued on the next page 410 Continued… H302: Harmful if swallowed H332: Harmful if inhaled H319: Causes serious eye irritation H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H335: May cause respiratory irritiation Word Defats skin Repeated exposure may cause skin None dryness or cracking.

Precautionary statements

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dusts. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Section continued on the next page 410 Continued… P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, chemical foam, or water spray to extinguish. P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P338 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304 + P340 + IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for P311 breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance to local/regional/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Other Criteria Hazard Statements/Precautionary Signal