Thioglycolic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H317, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Corrosive to Metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Blood, Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- tem). May cause damage to organs (Blood, Liver, Kidney) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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. 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 exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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

Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Blood, Liver, Kidney) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard