HYDROBROMIC ACID, 33 PERCENT SOLUTION IN ACETIC ACID, TECHNICAL

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Flammable liquids Category 3

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause cancer Flammable liquid and vapor Appearance Clear Fuming Physical state Liquid Odor No information available

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dusts or mists Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating / lighting/ .? / equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful to aquatic life.