GLYOXYLIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H303, H305, H311, H314, H317, H318, H333, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosion to Metals - Category 1. Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 5. Acute toxicity - Dermal - Category 3. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 5. Corrosive/irritating to the skin - Category 1B. Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1. Respiratory Sensitization - Category 1. Skin Sensitization - Category 1.

Aspiration hazard

Category 2 Hazard to the aquatic environment - Category 3. Chronic aquatic toxicity - Category 4.

Most important adverse effects

It can be dangerous if inhaled. It can cause respiratory tract irritation. It can be dangerous if swallowed. It can be dangerous if absorbed through the skin. It can be cause skin irritation. Causes eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: It can be dangerous if inhaled. It can cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: It can be dangerous if swallowed. Skin: It can be dangerous if absorbed through the skin. It can be cause skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye burns.

Environmental effects

It can contaminate watercourses, making them unfit for any purpose. High concentrations in the air endanger human and animal life. GHS label elements, including precautionary phrases:

2.2 Label elements

DATA Product identification Commercial Name: GLYOXYLIC ACID and supplier emergency Emergency phone: SUATRANS - COTEC - Environmental Emergency. DDG telephone number. (0800) 0111-767 - (0800) 7071-767 - 24 HOURS.

Hazard pictograms

Warning words DANGER H290 - May be corrosive to metals H303 - May be harmful if swallowed. H311 - Toxic in contact with skin. H333 - May be harmful if inhaled. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Danger phrases H318 - Causes serious eye damage. H317 - May cause allergic skin reactions. H305 - It can be harmful if swallowed and penetrate into the respiratory tracts. H401 - toxic to aquatic organisms. H412 - May cause long-term harmful effects to the aquatic organisms. P301+P330+P331 - IN CASE OF INGESTION: Rinse your mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353- IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT ( or with the hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash the skin with water/take a shower. P304 + P340- IN CASE OF INHALATION: Remove the person to a ventilated area and keep the person in a rest position that does not make it difficult to breathe. Caution Phrases P305 + P351 + P338 - IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: Rinse thoroughly with water for several minutes. If contact lenses are used, remove them if it is easy. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311- IN CASE OF exposure or suspected exposure: Contact a TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CENTER/doctor. P361 + P364- Remove at once all contaminated clothing and wash it before using it again.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

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