Total Protein (Biuret)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

blue odourless Overview May be corrosive to metals; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category Number Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

P234 - Keep only in original container P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

P406 - Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

May be corrosive to metals

Health hazards

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Environmental hazards

Not classified

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable