Hydrogen Peroxide (35% in Water)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Oxidizing liquids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. 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. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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 ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing 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 locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.