Formamidinesulfinic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H252, H315, H318, H336, H361, H371, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H252

Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system). May cause damage to organs (Kidney). May cause damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

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. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. Protect from sunlight. Store bulk masses greater than &?1&/ &?2& at temperatures not ex- ceeding &?3&/ &?4&. Store separately.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Self-heating substances and : Category 2 mixtures Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Narcotic effects) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard