NALCO 60510

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Organic peroxides : Type F Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1 Serious eye damage : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central Nervous System)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Heating may cause a fire. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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.

Storage

Protect from sunlight.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Do not mix with bleach or other chlorinated products – will cause chlorine gas.