Potassium persulfate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 (H334) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

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

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 (H334) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)