HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 70% (ALL GRADES)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H314, H318, H332, H335, H412

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Color: colourless Physical state: liquid Odor: pungent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids, Category 1, H271 Oral: Acute toxicity, Category 3, H301 Inhalation: Acute toxicity, Category 4, H332 Skin corrosion, Category 1A, H314 Serious eye damage, Category 1, H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, H335 Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 3, H412 *For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Release Date 5/11/15

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H301 : Toxic if swallowed. H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 : Harmful if inhaled. H335 : May cause respiratory irritation. H412 : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 : Keep away from heat. P220 : Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 : Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P261 : Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 : Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing.

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 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P310 : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Potential health effects

If swallowed: May cause: gastrointestinal symptoms, ulceration, burns, accumulation of fluid in the lungs which may be delayed for several hours, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure).