Caliber

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H330, H335, H401

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMSBC criteria. R35, R37. Causes severe burns. Irritating to respiratory system H290: Corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H401: Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S20, S23, S26, S28, S30, S38, S45, S46, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or mists. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible). If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. SUSMP Classification: S6 ADG Classification: Class 8: Corrosive Substances UN Number: 1830, SULPHURIC ACID with more than 51% acid

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P420: Store away from other materials. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. Emergency Overview Physical Description & colour: Dark viscous liquid. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, may cause serious damage to eyes, respiratory tract irritant Under some circumstances, addition of concentrated acids to drains may cause generation of hydrogen sulfide which is an extremely toxic gas. If this occurs, immediately flush drain if possible and ventilate area to remove gas.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short term exposure: Product is an inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, but they should disappear after exposure has ceased. If liquid is inhaled, will cause severe burns. Long Term exposure: Long-term exposure to mist or vapours may cause damage to teeth. Skin Contact: Short term exposure: Product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short term exposure: Product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short term exposure: This product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ADG Classification: Class 8: Corrosive Substances. UN Number: 1830, SULPHURIC ACID with more than 51% acid