PHOSPHORIC ACID SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302+H332, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.