Methanesulfonic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H312, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification

Signal word

DANGER Hazard pictograms

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal GHS Physical Hazard Category Number Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H290 - May be corrosive to metals

Prevention

P234 - Keep only in original container P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing DO NOT USE P304 + P340 - IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

Storage

P406 - Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable HMIS Health 3 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal Word DANGER Hazard pictograms Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3 Physical hazards GHS Physical Hazard Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal GHS Physical Hazard Category Number Category 1 Environmental hazards Not classified Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H290 - May be corrosive to metals