HYDROFLUORIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300+H310+H330, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P234 - Keep only in original packaging P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met