Barium Perchlorate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (muscle, Heart, Digestive organs) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs (muscle, Heart, Digestive organs).

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store separately.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.