Ammonium Persulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H313, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview

WHMIS Classification

C Oxidizing Material Oxidizer D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Respiratory sensitiser D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Skin sensitiser E Corrosive Material Corrosive to metals Corrosive to skin Corrosive

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 5) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A) Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1) Skin sensitisation (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves. P305+ P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P342+ P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Health hazards

2 Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

1

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.