Nichrome etchant

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H332, H360, H362

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H332

Harmful if inhaled

H360

May damage fertility or the unborn child

H362

May cause harm to breast-fed children

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B /; Effects on or via lactation

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 H332 - Harmful if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P234 - Keep only in original packaging P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P263 - Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing 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 P284 - Wear respiratory protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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

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

Disposal

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