Hydroxylamine hydrochloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements May form combustible dust concentrations in air May be corrosive to metals Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

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 Keep container tightly closed Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep only in original packaging Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic organisms

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - spleen, Blood, Thyroid. Combustible Dusts