Hydrogen Peroxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Physical and Chemical Hazard Oxidizing liquid Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation vapors) Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation dust/mist) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respirator organs) single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs) repeated exposure)

Environmental hazards

Aquatic environment acute hazard Category 2 Pictogram or Symbol

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statement May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs (respirator organs) Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Obtain special instructions (SDS) before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe mist/ vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Seal the container with the original cap and keep safe out of the direct sunlight. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical and Chemical Hazard Oxidizing liquid Category 2 Health Hazard Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation : vapors) Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation : dust/mist) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respirator organs) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs) (repeated exposure) Environmental Hazard Aquatic environment acute hazard Category 2 Pictogram or Symbol Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (respirator organs) Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life.