HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Handle this reagent with care. Avoid ingestion and contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. For eyes, get medical attention. If ingested, give large quantity of water. Call a physician. Not intended for medicinal use. Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin Contact: May cause irritation and bleaching of the hair and skin. Ingestion: May cause irritation and burning of the lips, mouth and throat, painful swallowing and nausea. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - Hydrogen Peroxide is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. Hydrogen Peroxide is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Not Applicable. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrogen Peroxide. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrogen Peroxide.