In-Fact 304

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P273 - Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301+330+331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 - Specific treatment see Section 4 reference to supplemental first aid instruction - if immediate measures are required.

Storage

P501 - Dispose of contents and containers in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to aquatic life.

Potential health effects

Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. (Acute and Chronic): Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic: Effects may be delayed. Inhalation: Inhalation of mists may be severely irritating or corrosive to the nose, mouth, throat, mucous membranes, and lungs. Exposure may cause the production of lung edema, which can result in shortness of breath, sneezing, coughing, choking, chest pain, and impairment of lung function. Inhalation of high mist concentrations may result in permanent lung damage. Skin Contact: May cause severe irritation and possible burns. May cause redness, swelling, burning sensation, pain, and possible scab formation. Prolonged exposure may cause the destruction of the dermis with impairment of the skin, at site of contact, to regenerate. Eye Contact: May cause severe irritation and possible burns. May cause tearing, redness, swelling, pain and mucous discharge. May cause impairment of vision and corneal damage. May cause eye damage. Effects may be delayed. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the entire gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines, characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort or pain, and diarrhea. Can cause bleeding and/or tissue ulceration.