ADLER Etchant (Hydrochloric acid, ammonium copper chloride, ferric chloride, water)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318, H335, H401

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Hazard Statement(s): H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302- Harmful if swallowed H314- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335- May cause respiratory irritation H401- Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

Precautionary Statement(s)

Prevention

P234- Keep only in original container. P260- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264- Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273- Avoid release to the environment. P280- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+312- IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331- IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338- 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. P312-Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321- Specific treatment (see Section 4 SDS). P330- Rinse mouth. P390- Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403+P233- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405- Store locked up. P406- Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Color Code White (Corrosive)

Disposal

P501- Dispose of contents/container to Federal, State and Local Regulations. Emergency Overview POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating 3 - Severe (Poison) Flammability Rating 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive) Lab Protective Equip GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Corrosive! Inhalation of vapors can cause coughing, choking, inflammation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract, and in severe cases, pulmonary edema, circulatory failure, and death. Ingestion Corrosive! Swallowing can cause immediate pain and burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and in severe cases, death. Repeated ingestion may cause liver damage. Skin Contact Corrosive! Can cause redness, pain, and severe skin burns. Concentrated solutions cause deep ulcers and discolor skin. Eye Contact: Corrosive! Vapors are irritating and may cause damage to the eyes. Contact may cause severe burns and permanent eye damage. Chronic Exposure Long-term exposure to concentrated vapors may cause erosion of teeth. Long term exposures seldom occur due to the corrosive properties of the acid. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye disease may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 in accordance with Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 29 CFR 1910 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 (OSHA HCS) Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 PICTOGRAM(s): SIGNAL WORD: Danger HAZARD Hazard Statement(s): STATEMENTS: H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302- Harmful if swallowed H314- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335- May cause respiratory irritation H401- Toxic to aquatic life PRECAUTIONARY