Hydroxylamine Sulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May be corrosive to metals

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep only in original container

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

NFPA

Health hazards

2 HMIS 2 Flammability 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0

Physical hazards

0 Physical and chemical - Personal protection - properties