HYDROFLUORIC ACID, 48-52 PERCENT, TECHNICAL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 2 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May be corrosive to metals Appearance clear Physical state Liquid Odor Strong

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original container

Response

Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Specific treatment is urgent (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 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: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant/ .? container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Unknown acute toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (gas) 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (vapor)

Further information

No information available.