DESCALER

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H332, H335, H341, H351, H361

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid.Pungent odor

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260: Do not breathe mists. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. P308 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P301 If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405: Store locked up. P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Contact with metals may release small amounts of flammable hydrogen gas. Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching skin. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of fumes or vapours, may cause chronic lung effects, such as bronchitis, and tooth enamel erosion. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid.Pungent odor. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification: Corrosive to metals: Category 1 Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 4 (mist) Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 Germ Cell Mutangenicity - Category 2 Carcinogen - Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2