ACTI-Brite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H331

Toxic if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to the respiratory system by inhalation.

Precautionary statements

Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust or mist. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. The following label information is applicable only to Canada according to the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR/WHMIS): For skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing then wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. DANGER! May be corrosive to metals. Corrosive to all tissues. Causes eye, skin and digestive tract burns. POISON! Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Severe respiratory irritant. Prolonged exposure may cause skeletal fluorsis (weakend bone structure). Use only in well-ventilated areas. Wear suitable protective equipment during handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe fumes, mists or vapours. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed when not in use. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or doctor immediately. Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by qualified medical personnel only. If breathing stopped, begin artificial respiration. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes thoroughly with running water for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately. For skin contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing. Call a physician or poison control centre immediately.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Contact with most metals will generate flammable hydrogen gas. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis. In extreme cases, tooth erosion could result.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS information: This product is a WHMIS Controlled Product. It meets one or more of the criteria for a controlled product provided in Part IV of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR). WHMIS classification: Class D1A (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class E (Corrosive Material). OSHA: This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200). Hazard classification Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 3 (vapor) Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1 Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure - Category 1