GLYOXAL 40%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303+H313, H315+H320, H317, H332, H335, H341, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H303+H313

May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Fifth revised edition. SRT Resolution No. 801/2015 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 5 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2B Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Oral) : Category 2 (Kidney, Liver) Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 3

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H303 + H313 May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.