Sodium Perchlorate Monohydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation - Single exposure [Category 3] Specific target organ toxicity Blood - Repeated exposure [Category 2]

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if swallowed May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Blood May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, eye protection. Wear fire or flame resistant or retardant clothing. Avoid breathing dust, fume, mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapors or spray.

Response

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

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations.