Phosphotungstic Acid 2%, Alcoholic

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Flammable liquid, Category 2 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 4 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

● Highly flammable liquid and vapour ● Harmful if swallowed ● Harmful in contact with skin ● Harmful if inhaled ● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage ● May cause damage to organs

Prevention

● Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. ● Keep container tightly closed. ● Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. ● Use explosion-proof fume hood/electrical/ventilating/light equipment. ● Use only non-sparking tools. ● Take precautionary measures against static discharge. ● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ● Wash skin thoroughly after handling. ● Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. ● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. ● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Response

● In case of fire use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam. ● IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. ● IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. ● Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy ● to do – continue rinsing. ● IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. ● IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. ● Specific treatment: see first aid measures in section 4. ● Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

● Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. ● Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None 2.4 >1% of mixture with unknown acute toxicity None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Flammable liquid, Category 2 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 4 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, Category 2