Caustic Potash 50%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 subject to certain labeling requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Skin corrosion Category 1A Act (FIFRA), These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information Serious eye damage Category 1 required for safety data sheets of non-pesticide chemicals. Please see Section 15 for FIFRA labeling Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 (Respiratory system) information. - single exposure

2.2 Label elements

Skin Corrosion - Category 1

Hazard pictograms

Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 Oxidizing Liquids - Category 2

Signal word

Danger Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. Organic Peroxides - Type F H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 5 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Chronic Toxicity Category 1 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Heating may cause fire

Prevention

Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Toxicity Category 1 P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flames - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep only in original container. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles . Avoid release to the environment

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing . Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.nd keep at rest in a position or doctor/physician. 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 or doctor/physician. For specific treatment see Section 4 First Aid. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse . In case of fire: Use water for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

It is recommended to store this product at temperatures where the bulk liquid will not exceed 86°F / 30°C. Keep cool. Store away from other materials. Protect from sunlight. Store locked up. Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or are concerned. . Take off contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Wash with plenty of lukewarm, gently flowing water with a flushing duration of 15-20 minutes. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use or discard. Remove source of exposure or move person to fresh air. Rinse eyes cautiously with lukewarm, gently flowing water for several minutes, while holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for 15-20 minutes. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or into the face. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If you feel unwell, or if concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Contact with skin/eyes may cause irritation with greater exposures.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. Hazards not Otherwise Classified: No other hazards classified.