Ammonium Persulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS03 Flame over circle Oxidizing Solids 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled d ~ GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard pictograms

d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS03 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 0 Health = 3 3 3 Fire = 0 OX Reactivity = 3 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. (Contd. of page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 3 Reactivity = 3

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable *

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~ GHS03 Flame over circle Oxidizing Solids 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. d ~ GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.