Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7722-84-1
Name of the chemical
Hydrogen peroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2003-11-10
Product name
PROXITANE WW-12 Microbiocide
Product Synonyms
Peracetic acid, PAA, peroxyethanoic acid
Chemical name
Peroxyacetic acid, aqueous solution, 12%
CAS No.
79-21-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
See label
supplier name
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
(USA) 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC®
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: • Toxicity effects principally related to its corrosive properties. • Supports combustion of other substances (oxidizing product).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation Yes Skin Yes Ingestion Yes WW-12 3.2 Potential Effects of exposure: • Corrosive to mucous membranes, eyes and skin. • The seriousness of the lesions and the prognosis of intoxication depend directly on the concentration and duration of exposure. Inhalation: • Severe Irritation of the nose and throat. • Spasmodic cough and difficulty in breathing. • Risk of chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. • In case of repeated or prolonged exposure: risk of sore throat, nosebleeds, chronic bronchitis. Eyes: • Severe eye irritation, watering, redness and swelling of the eyelids. Proxitane® • Nausea and vomiting (bloody). • Burns. • Risk of serious or permanent eye lesions. • Risk of blindness. Skin contact: • Painful irritation, redness and swelling of the skin. • Risk of severe burns. Ingestion: • May be fatal if swallowed. • Low probability of risk (stinging odor). • Paleness and cyanosis of the face. • Severe irritation, burns, perforation of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by shock. • Excessive fluid in the mouth and nose, with risk of suffocation. • Risk of throat edema and suffocation. • Bloating of stomach, belching. • Cough and difficulty breathing. • Risk of chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Carcinogenicity: See section 11.3.
