CHROMOSULPHURIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H314, H317, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule S6 Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Skin Sensitizer Category 1, Respiratory Sensitizer [1] Category 1, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B, Carcinogenicity Category 1A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 2, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 2 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Legend: Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P234 Keep only in original container. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. P305+P351+P338 Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.